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1Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, University of Louisville, School of Public Health, Louisville, Kentucky.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|July 6, 2017
Summary
Teen workers are more likely to perform dangerous tasks if their supervisors lack approachability or clear goal-setting. Comfort discussing safety also influences teen willingness to undertake risky work when asked by supervisors.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Workplace Safety
Background:
- Supervisors play a role in ensuring teen workplace safety.
- Understanding factors influencing teens' willingness to perform dangerous tasks is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between supervisory practices and adolescent workers' willingness to engage in dangerous tasks.
- To identify specific supervisory characteristics associated with increased risk-taking behavior in teens.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach combining focus groups and a cross-sectional survey.
- Data collected from adolescents in two public high schools.
Main Results:
- 21% of working teens reported willingness to perform dangerous tasks if requested by a supervisor.
- Lack of weekly goals from supervisors (AOR=3.54) and perceived supervisor unapproachability (AOR=2.35) were significantly associated with increased willingness.
- Teens uncomfortable discussing safety were also more likely (AOR=1.97) to comply with dangerous task requests.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent perception of supervisory behavior is linked to their willingness to perform dangerous tasks.
- Effective supervision, including clear communication and approachability, may mitigate risks for young workers.
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