Layers of vulnerability in occupational safety and health for migrant workers: case studies from Canada and the UK

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Sargeant, M. and Tucker, E. 2009. Layers of vulnerability in occupational safety and health for migrant workers: case studies from Canada and the UK. Policy and Practice in Health and Safety. 7 (2), pp. 51-73.
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TitleLayers of vulnerability in occupational safety and health for migrant workers: case studies from Canada and the UK
AuthorsSargeant, M. and Tucker, E.
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In many high-income countries, such as Canada and the UK, there has recently been a significant increase in the number of migrant workers. This paper examines the occupational safety and health implications of this phenomenon. We identify a framework for assessing the occupational safety and health vulnerabilities of migrant workers, using a layered approach, which assists in identifying the risk factors. Using this layer of vulnerability framework, we compare the situation of at-risk migrant workers in these two countries.

PublisherInstitution of Occupational Safety and Health
JournalPolicy and Practice in Health and Safety
ISSN1477-3996
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Print2009
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Deposited05 Jan 2010
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