| Beyond the classroom-a case study of immigrant safety liaisons in residential construction. | |
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PMID: 22967368 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Latino day laborers often work at dangerous construction sites with little power to change conditions. We describe the development, implementation, and early-stage results of a program to train immigrant day laborers as safety liaisons. These are construction workers prepared to recognize and respond to health and safety hazards. Based in Newark, NJ, the project involves collaboration between New Labor, a membership-based worker center, and university researchers and labor educators. Safety liaisons undergo training and receive ongoing support for their roles. Both qualitative and quantitative data are collected to monitor progress. Although lacking in formal authority, safety liaisons have prompted improvements at specific sites, filed OSHA complaints, and developed a local worker council. Participatory training methods, opportunities for leadership outside the classroom, and participation in project planning have strengthened liaisons' effectiveness, leadership skills, and commitment. The safety liaison approach could be adapted by worker centers and their partner organizations. |
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Michele Ochsner; Elizabeth G Marshall; Carmen Martino; Marién Casillas Pabelón; Louis Kimmel; Damaris Rostran |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: New solutions : a journal of environmental and occupational health policy : NS Volume: 22 ISSN: 1541-3772 ISO Abbreviation: New Solut Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-09-12 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9100937 Medline TA: New Solut Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 365-86 Citation Subset: IM |
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