@article{ref1,
title=""It's just a checklist": examining the needs of occupational health and safety training for new immigrant workers in Canada",
journal="Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine",
year="2023",
author="Adams, Alexa and Joe, Clair and Klinger, Nathalie and Laforest, Erika and Shankar, Janki and Chen, Shu-Ping",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: New immigrant workers (NIWs) are over-represented 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. <br><br>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. <br><br>RESULTS: Four themes that affect OH&S for NIWs include: attitudes toward safety and training, personal barriers, Canadian workplace culture, and macro-level interconnected systems. Three needs on OH&S training are increasing accessibility, ensuring full understanding, and building confidence. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Current training doesn't mitigate safety risks in workplaces and NIWs don't feel empowered to exercise their rights. New training protocols would be beneficial to equip NIWs to enter the workforce.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1076-2752",
doi="10.1097/JOM.0000000000002879",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002879"
}