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"It's Just a Checklist": Examining the Needs of Occupational Health and Safety Training for New Immigrant Workers in
Alexa Adams1, Claire Joe, Nathalie Klinger
1From the Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (A.A., C.J., N.K., E.L., S.P.C.); and Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (J.S.).
Objectives:
New immigrant workers (NIWs) are overrepresented in hazardous workplaces. Sufficient Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) training could minimize workplace injuries. This study aims to identify the current status of OH&S and training for NIWs in Canada.
Methods:
Generic qualitative research was conducted. Seven NIWs and nine service providers were interviewed to understand OH&S issues, perceptions on rules and regulations, and expectations for training. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis.
Results:
Four themes that affect OH&S for NIWs include attitudes toward safety and training, personal barriers, Canadian workplace culture, and macrolevel interconnected systems. Three needs on OH&S training are increasing accessibility, ensuring full understanding, and building confidence.
Conclusions:
Current training does not mitigate safety risks in workplaces, and NIWs do not feel empowered to exercise their rights. New training protocols would be beneficial to equip NIWs to enter the workforce.
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