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Homicide against women in the workplace
1National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC, USA.
Journal of the American Medical Women'S Association (1972)
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Workplace homicides are the leading cause of occupational injury death for women, though at lower rates than men. High-risk industries include retail and services, necessitating targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Criminology
- Sociology
Background:
- Workplace violence is a significant concern.
- Homicide is a leading cause of occupational injury death for women.
- Understanding trends in workplace violence is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics and extent of violence against women in the workplace.
- To analyze data on work-related homicides among women.
- To identify high-risk industries and occupations for female victims.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the National Traumatic Occupational Fatalities surveillance system data from 1980-1992.
- Coding employment information from death certificate narratives.
- Calculation of homicide rates using Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.
Main Results:
- Between 1980 and 1992, 2,001 women and 7,935 men died from work-related homicides.
- Female homicide victims were predominantly in retail trade (46%) and services (22%).
- Grocery stores presented the highest risk industry for female homicides (1.74 per 100,000).
Conclusions:
- Homicide remains the primary occupational injury death cause for women, with lower overall risk than men.
- Sales and service sectors, which are growing, play a significant role in female workplace homicides.
- Development and implementation of effective prevention strategies are essential to mitigate risks.