Brunette Maria J
Department of Work Environment, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
Fam Community Health. 2005 Jul-Sep;28(3):253-66. doi: 10.1097/00003727-200507000-00006.
The number of Hispanics in the construction work force continues to grow and their fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries are higher than those in any other ethnic group in the United States. Focusing on safety and health for this group may reduce injuries and promote safe workplaces. However, involving hard-to-reach workers is a difficult process because of language and cultural differences within ethnic groups. This article presents findings on effective design, development, and dissemination of safety and health educational materials targeted to Hispanic construction workers. How to utilize a linguistically and culturally sensitive approach is described. The author stresses the need for collaboration among researchers, unions, community development organizations, and advocacy groups in this effort.
建筑行业劳动力中西班牙裔的数量持续增长，他们遭受的致命和非致命职业伤害高于美国其他任何种族群体。关注该群体的安全与健康或许能够减少伤害并促进工作场所的安全。然而，由于族裔群体内部存在语言和文化差异，让难以接触到的工人参与进来是个困难的过程。本文介绍了针对西班牙裔建筑工人的安全与健康教育材料的有效设计、开发和传播方面的研究结果。文中描述了如何采用语言和文化敏感型方法。作者强调了研究人员、工会、社区发展组织和倡导团体在此项工作中开展合作的必要性。
