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Differences in Workplace Risk Perception between Foreign-Born and First-Generation Mexican American Construction
Gabriel Ibarra-Mejía1, Karla Gabriela Gómez-Bull2, María Marisela Vargas-Salgado3
1Public Health Sciences Department, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 West University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968, USA.
Summary
Time of residence in the U.S. significantly impacts risk perception among Mexican American construction workers. Understanding these factors is crucial for preventing workplace accidents and promoting safety.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Sociology of Work
- Industrial Safety Engineering
Background:
- Risk perception is a key factor in industrial safety, influenced by socio-demographic variables.
- Understanding risk perception differences among diverse worker groups is vital for targeted safety interventions.
- Mexican American construction workers represent a significant demographic in the industry, yet their specific risk perception nuances require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and compare risk perception between Mexican American migrant and first-generation Mexican American construction workers.
- To identify socio-demographic variables that significantly influence risk perception within this worker population.
- To provide data that can inform the development of culturally sensitive and effective workplace safety programs.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving 112 construction workers.
- Utilized a guided questionnaire for socio-demographic data collection.
- Employed a 21-item questionnaire assessing frequency of risky activities and perceived injury severity on a 5-level Likert scale.
- Conducted inferential statistical analysis using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).
Main Results:
- Time of residence in the United States was found to significantly influence risk perception (p = 0.012).
- Neither age nor tenure within the organization demonstrated a significant influence on risk perception.
- Risk perception varied among construction workers based on specific socio-demographic factors.
Conclusions:
- Risk perception is not uniform across all construction workers and is influenced by variables such as length of residency in the U.S.
- Further research into factors affecting risk perception is essential for developing strategies to mitigate risky behaviors and prevent accidents.
- Tailored safety training and interventions may be necessary to address the specific needs and perceptions of different worker subgroups.
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