Abstract:
BACKGROUND:Construction is a hazardous occupation, with Latino (Hispanic) workers at a greater risk for death than other ethnicities/races. Latinos accounted for over half of construction injuries involving days away from work in Nevada in 2006. METHODS:This study recruited 30 Latino construction workers from three Southern Nevada trade unions to participate in four focus groups conducted in Spanish to determine their perceived risks for injury. Audiotapes were transcribed into English transcripts, which were analyzed for themes. RESULTS:Themes included language/communication difficulties, traditional Latino values, construction trade skill level differences, and health literacy. Participants were unfamiliar with the workers' compensation system. CONCLUSIONS:Small contractors in particular should provide more effective safety training in Spanish and appropriate safety equipment. Unions should offer English language training using simulation and more information about workers' compensation rights. Occupational health providers should consider Latino beliefs and communication needs when assessing health status or providing care.
journal_name
Am J Ind Medjournal_title
American journal of industrial medicineauthors
Menzel NN,Gutierrez APdoi
10.1002/ajim.20735subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2010-02-01 00:00:00pages
179-87issue
2eissn
0271-3586issn
1097-0274journal_volume
53pub_type
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journal_title:American journal of industrial medicine
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更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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journal_title:American journal of industrial medicine
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:1996-06-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:1998-08-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2013-12-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章
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更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2002-01-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2001-03-01 00:00:00
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pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
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更新日期:2000-01-01 00:00:00
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更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00