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Each day, workers in all kinds of jobs risk injury and even death. From acute injuries that happen in an instant to health conditions that develop over months or years of strain or exposure, all workers encounter hazards on the job. For many workers, language, cultural differences, and immigration status further their vulnerability. Many do not receive adequate training about workplace safety and their rights as workers in the United States, thus increasing their risk of workplace injury and complicating their ability to receive care in the case of incidents on the job. This webinar will offer strategies and resources for community health workers to help workers identify hazards, take steps to minimize the risk of occupational injury and illness, and become familiar with their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to…
- Identify the risks that workers face on the job.
- Recognize safety and health practices in different occupational settings.
- Be familiar with strategies and resources Community Health Workers can employ to help workers prevent or lessen workplace injury and illnesses.
- Understand workers’ rights and responsibilities under the OSH Act.
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