Over the past decades, research on the established linkages between solid waste management and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) has not progressed sufficiently. This influences the relevant statutory bodies to design an effective solid waste management system to create a safe work...

The ship recycling sector has been essential in Bangladesh's economic growth over the past few decades. It provides both resources and employment opportunities. However, health and safety concerns have become an issue over time. Hence, this paper presents a survey on occupational health and...

In early 2023 a Norfolk Southern train carrying vinyl chloride - a hazardous chemical - derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment resulted in five of the cars carrying the chemical spilling their contents, which contaminated air and groundwater and forced the evacuation of several...

We examine an indirect but potentially deadly consequence of the “missing girls” phenomenon. A shortage of brides causes many parents with sons of marriageable age to work harder and seek higher-paying but potentially dangerous jobs. In response, employers invest less in workplace safety,...

The road construction industry in Uganda has been boosted in recent years in an effort to foster economic development. Safety practices within the industry, however, leave a lot to be desired and this exposes workers to unnecessary occupational risks. This paper presents research findings on...

The study was conducted in N-B road improvement project funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented through International Competitive Bidding (ICB) . The research aims to focus on status of safety and health risk level of workers, assess the safety and health facilities provided to...

Welding processes are critical for shipbuilding operations in shipyards. Welders’ performance is critical for the quality and speed of the welding; on the other hand, welding requires awkward and repetitive body postures for long durations, which has a negative impact on the Occupational...

Sustaining high quality health and safety practices as a mean of retaining the best talents, have given a wide spectrum of importance over the years. Thus, the present study focuses on identifying the impact of health and safety practices on employee retention. Further, it assesses the...

Workplace accommodations may enable Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) beneficiaries and other workers with disabilities to maintain or return to work, but the extent to which accommodations keep those workers employed is unknown because of limited data availability. In this article, the...

Regulations in host countries often impose heavy limitations on the opportunities of migrant workers. Here, we analyse how (the anticipation of) a change in the legal status of foreign workers may affect their terms of employment. Building on a simple theoretical model, we consider a sample of...