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  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology of Labor
  • Immigration Studies

Background:

  • Immigrant workers experience disproportionately high rates of occupational injuries and fatalities.
  • Existing research often overlooks the specific factors contributing to these disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the factors contributing to occupational risks among immigrant workers.
  • To understand the lived experiences of immigrant day laborers regarding workplace safety.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research study utilizing in-depth interviews.
  • Conducted in 2014 with eighty-four immigrant day laborers in Northern Virginia.

Main Results:

  • Immigrant day laborers face significant occupational risks, including economic insecurities and regulatory failures in training and protective equipment.
  • Workers demonstrated resilience by asserting their rights, challenging narratives of vulnerability.
  • Findings highlight the need for holistic workplace regulation addressing wages, work environments, and health/safety.

Conclusions:

  • Worker centers play a crucial role in protecting immigrant workers by fostering transparency and accountability.
  • A comprehensive regulatory approach is needed to address the multifaceted risks faced by immigrant laborers.
  • Further research should examine the intersection of economic insecurity, regulatory gaps, and workplace safety for immigrant populations.