Discrimination, harassment, abuse, and bullying in the workplace: Contribution of workplace injustice to occupational health disparities

Okechukwu, Cassandra A.; Souza, Kerry; Davis, Kelly D.; Castro, A. B. de

doi:10.1002/ajim.22221

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“…Furthermore, workplace safety also includes methods of maintaining health issues and taking appropriate medical care [19]. However, Bakker et al [26] Magnavita et al [27] and Okechukwu et al [28] said that workplace health is the maintenance of health from the occupational risks by taking safety measures like wearing safety suits and taking care of illness. Thus, workplace safety and health are both correlated in tacking occupational hazards and risks.…”

Section: Literature Review Workplace Safety and Healthmentioning

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“…The type of job one performs or is involved in may consist of various risks and hazards and pressure which may include; falling, slipping, injuries, and also severe health related issues [26,28]. Assessing job risks is one way of determining the potential risks that may appear or have occurred in the past.…”

Section: Job Risks and Pressurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…On the other hand, job pressure arises from workplace with excessive work, poor work timing and low working culture [44]. Job pressure may also occur from bullying, and bad organizational culture [28]. In many cases it was found that employees were not satisfied with the job culture due to too much pressure from work and poor job satisfaction.…”

Section: Job Risks and Pressurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In many cases it was found that employees were not satisfied with the job culture due to too much pressure from work and poor job satisfaction. Thus leading to various mental and psychological breakdowns which are also risks and determine the level of occupational safety [28,44].…”

Section: Job Risks and Pressurementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, an employee personality characteristic is very important in workplace safety, as it may lead to risks and health related issues. Negative personality also leads to chaos and conflicts amongst the employees which may also impact the workplace safety [28]. Henceforth personality characteristics also attributes to workplace safety.…”

Section: Employee Personality Characteristicsmentioning

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Determining the Importance of Coaching Methods in Workplace Health and Safety

Son¹,

Albertyn²,

Gerber³

2017

J Ergonomics

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The main objective of the study is to determine the effect and importance of coaching on developing an environment of occupational safety and risks in a workplace. Workplace safety and health constitutes reducing the haphazard arising from one's occupation by implementing safety rules and policies for employees of an organization. Here a qualitative research was conducted to understand various aspect of occupational safety and health (OSH) and the role of coaching. Interview results implicated that coaching of senior employees in the case organization had helped in passing on knowledge, safety management, improved health conditions, reduced accidents and improving the financial expenditures. Thereby it was implicated that coaching on OSH has helped positively in reducing occupational hazards and risks.

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Section: Literature Review Workplace Safety and Healthmentioning

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Section: Job Risks and Pressurementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Job Risks and Pressurementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Job Risks and Pressurementioning

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Section: Employee Personality Characteristicsmentioning

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Determining the Importance of Coaching Methods in Workplace Health and Safety

Son¹,

Albertyn²,

Gerber³

2017

J Ergonomics

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Health outcomes of psychosocial stress within firefighters: A systematic review of the research landscape

Igboanugo

Bigelow

Mielke

2021

Journal of Occupational Health

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Background and Objectives Much of the research surrounding firefighter health has concerned the hazards intuitively associated with the occupation, such as physical, thermal, and chemical risks. However, an additional aspect of their work environment, psychosocial stressors, has begun to attract a growing level of attention. Work‐related psychosocial stress may best be described as mental and emotional strain caused by a combination of workplace events and characteristics, and the objective of our review was to identify the health outcomes associated with these stressors in firefighters. Methods A systematic review was performed of studies reporting on the psychosocial stressors and the associated health outcomes experienced by firefighters. Data sources included the MEDLINE, PsychInfo, and CINAHL databases. Results Twenty‐nine studies met the inclusion criteria. Upon analysis, we found that firefighters experienced a range of psychosocial stressors (including interpersonal conflict and concerns over organizational fairness) and observed that these stressors were associated with a number of health‐related outcomes that could be arranged into six areas: depression‐suicidality, non‐depressive mental health problems, burnout, alcohol use disorders, sleep quality, and physiological parameters and somatic disorders. Conclusion Our findings strongly suggest that work‐related psychosocial stressors can affect the health and well‐being of those in the fire service, and highlight that interventions meant to address these psychosocial risk factors should focus upon promoting self‐esteem, enhancing self‐efficacy, and strengthening social support.

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Examining occupational health and safety disparities using national data: A cause for continuing concern

Steege

Baron

Marsh

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American J Industrial Med

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Background Occupational status, a core component of socioeconomic status, plays a critical role in the well-being of U.S. workers. Identifying work-related disparities can help target prevention efforts. Methods Bureau of Labor Statistics workplace data were used to characterize high-risk occupations and examine relationships between demographic and work-related variables and fatality. Results Employment in high-injury/illness occupations was independently associated with being male, Black, ≤high school degree, foreign-birth, and low-wages. Adjusted fatal occupational injury rate ratios for 2005–2009 were elevated for males, older workers, and several industries and occupations. Agriculture/forestry/fishing and mining industries and transportation and materials moving occupations had the highest rate ratios. Homicide rate ratios were elevated for Black, American Indian/Alaska Native/Asian/Pacific Islanders, and foreign-born workers. Conclusions These findings highlight the importance of understanding patterns of disparities of workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities. Results can improve intervention efforts by developing programs that better meet the needs of the increasingly diverse U.S. workforce.

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Discrimination, harassment, abuse, and bullying in the workplace: Contribution of workplace injustice to occupational health disparities

Cited by 159 publications

References 145 publications

Determining the Importance of Coaching Methods in Workplace Health and Safety

Determining the Importance of Coaching Methods in Workplace Health and Safety

Health outcomes of psychosocial stress within firefighters: A systematic review of the research landscape

Examining occupational health and safety disparities using national data: A cause for continuing concern

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