SOSC 2150 Lecture Notes - Repetitive Strain Injury, Blue-Collar Worker, Occupational Safety And Health
Document Summary
Constitutes a significant portion and aspects of our lives. Outside of income factor there are potential hazards that affects health (short and long term. Health and safety is usually talked about but workers are still exposed to dangerous toxins in their workplace. Linked to industrial workers in the late 18/1900"s who responded to workplace problems. The framework has continued to shape occupations. Factory settings are highly dangerous labour settings etc. Toxic fumes, heavy, dangerous equipments may cause disability and death. Young workers are more complied to injuries and accidents due to lack of training/experience. Industrial death and injuries rates have increased throughout the years over 300 have died due to occupational diseases. Indirect threats long term exposure: (white collar/office work) Radiation exposure cell phones, computers, etc. Sick office syndrome lack of windows causing minor illness (colds/flu) Toxins in offices building materials, furniture, office equipment.
