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- Title
3-D jobs and health disparities: The health implications of latino chicken catchers' working conditions.
- Authors
Quandt, Sara A.; Arcury‐Quandt, Alice E.; Lawlor, Emma J.; Carrillo, Lourdes; Marín, Antonio J.; Grzywacz, Joseph G.; Arcury, Thomas A.
- Abstract
Objectives This study uses qualitative data to describe the tasks performed by chicken catchers, their organization of work, and possible health and safety hazards encountered. Methods Twenty-one Latino immigrant chicken catchers for North Carolina poultry-processing plants were interviewed to obtain their perceptions of the job and its hazards. Interviews were recorded and transcribed (n = 10) or detailed notes recorded (n = 11). Transcripts and notes were subjected to qualitative analysis. Results Chicken catching takes place in a highly contaminated and hazardous work environment. The fast pace of work, low level of control over work intensity, and piece rate compensation all result in high potential for work-related injury and illness, including trauma, electrical shock, respiratory effects, musculoskeletal injuries, and drug use. Workers receive little safety or job training. Conclusions Chicken catching is characterized by a work environment and organization of work that promote injury and illness. Am. J. Ind. Med. 56:206-215, 2013. © 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
- Subjects
NORTH Carolina; WORK environment research; INDUSTRIAL safety; ERGONOMICS; QUALITY of work life; WOUNDS &; injuries
- Publication
American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 2013, Vol 56, Issue 2, p206
- ISSN
0271-3586
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/ajim.22072