scholarly journals Risky work: Accidents among Nepalese migrant workers in Malaysia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratik Adhikary ◽  
Zoë A Sheppard ◽  
Steve Keen ◽  
Edwin Van Teijlingen
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background: Nepal is a growing supplier of migrant labour for factories in Malaysia and building sites in the Middle East. This study assessed the extent of workplace accidents among Nepalese migrant workers in Malaysia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.Methododology: A questionnaire survey was conducted at Nepal’s main international airport with men who returned from working in Malaysia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was completed by 403 migrant workers from these three countries. Where possible the questionnaire was self-administered and interview-administered for those migrant workers with poor literacy skills. A logistic regression was conducted to identify factors associated with accidents at work and health risks perceived by migrant workers themselves.Results: One in six (17%) experienced accidents at work in their host country. This proportion is lower than that reported in previous studies of Nepali migrant workers. Age, country of work, doctor registration and perceived standard of work environment and accommodation are significantly associated with accidents at work.Conclusion: To help improve Nepalese men’s health and well-being whilst working abroad, host countries and the Government of Nepal should ensure that migrants hold health insurance. Mandatory pre-departure and arrival health and safety training is also recommended as a way to reduce risks to the health of migrant workers.

scholarly journals Foreword and Introduction to This Issue on Contemporary Safety Topics in Animal Research

ILAR Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-126
Author(s):  
John Bradfield ◽  
Esmeralda Meyer ◽  
John N Norton
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Animal Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
The Status ◽  
Safety Considerations ◽  
Animal Care ◽  
Health And Well Being

Abstract Institutions with animal care and use programs are obligated to provide for the health and well-being of the animals, but are equally obligated to provide for safety of individuals associated with the program. The topics in this issue of the ILAR Journal, in association with those within the complimentary issue of the Journal of Applied Biosafety, provide a variety of contemporary occupational health and safety considerations in today’s animal research programs. Each article addresses key or emerging occupational health and safety topics in institutional animal care and use programs, where the status of the topic, contemporary challenges, and future directions are provided.

North Macedonian crisis spurs move to renewable energy

2022 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
International Market ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
The Government ◽  
Domestic Electricity ◽  
Health And Well Being

Significance Electricity companies wanted a near-38% rise amid soaring international market prices, but the ERC wanted to avoid a price shock. In November, the government declared an ‘energy crisis’ at the ERC’s request, thanks to reduced domestic electricity supply and the global market situation, and extended it in December for six months. Impacts Investment in infrastructure and technologies should contribute to economic growth and create jobs. Care will have to be taken that closing established mines and power plants do not depress economies locally and raise unemployment. Rising domestic utility prices will inflict political damage on a fragile government. Phasing out coal will improve air quality and population health and well-being, with knock-ons for healthcare priorities and spending.

scholarly journals Legal Protection Model for Indonesian Migrant Workers

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (02) ◽  
pp. 291-304
Author(s):  
Anis Widyawati
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Legal Assistance ◽  
Legal Systems ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Low Level ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government

The emergence of several large cases of migrant workers in Malaysia and Singapore as well as in several Middle Eastern countries, especially Saudi Arabia, made all the nation's components flinch. Many people argue that the problem occurs because of the low level of education of migrant workers. There are also those who say that this problem occurs because employers of Indonesian labor services companies (Pengerah Jasa Penyalur Tenaga Kerja Indonesia, PJTKI, now called Perusahaan Penyalur Tenaga Kerja Indonesia Swasta, PPTKIS) are not nationally minded and only pursue profit (profit-oriented). There were also those who argued that the cases of migrant workers occurred due to the inactivity of regulative and punitive functions of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia. Based on the background above, the problem can be formulated is how the urgency of legal protection for Indonesian migrant workers abroad and how the legal protection model for Indonesian migrant workers abroad. Research carried out at BP3TKI and the Semarang Manpower and Transmigration Office underlined that legal protection for Indonesian migrant workers abroad is very important. The urgency in legal protection due to fulfillment of the rights of victims who work legally abroad but also cannot be fully implemented properly, due to differences in legal systems with migrant workers recipient countries that do not necessarily want to protect the rights of migrant workers who experience treatment not please from their own citizens. The migrant workers who work illegally the government has not been able to fully protect the rights of victims who have experienced criminal acts. The legal protection model for migrant workers currently emphasizes the fulfillment of victims’ rights who work legally abroad, such as obtaining legal assistance from a local lawyer appointed by the ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia in the country receiving the migrant workers, mentoring by psychologists and clergy, bringing the families of victims, compensation, and insurance claims. And at the same time, for migrant workers who work illegally the government has not been able to fully protect the rights of the victims.

scholarly journals Identifying the gaps in Nepalese migrant workers’ health and well-being: a review of the literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Padam P. Simkhada ◽  
Pramod R. Regmi ◽  
Edwin van Teijlingen ◽  
Nirmal Aryal
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals Health and Well-being Challenges of Workers on the Upstream Sector in the Oil and Gas Industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Mohajeri ◽  
Mohammad Ali Zahed ◽  
Morteza Pakravan
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Health And Well Being

Introduction: Occupational nature, strenuous physical activity, shift work, spatial and geographical location, as well as support facilities and equipment, pose greater risks to individuals in the oil and gas industry, especially those engaged in offshore oil exploration and production activities. The purpose of this article is to explain the issue of health and well-being of oil and gas industry workers with regard to accidents in this industry, which can be better and more effective by managing safety, health and environment (HSE) by modeling events in other countries. Methods: This review article analyzes the health problems of oil and gas workers. The research question is what issues and challenges the upstream part of the oil and gas industry has in the field of employee welfare. Physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic risk factors have been investigated. It has also pushed the specific problems of the drilling industry (restrictions on offshore work, psychological hazards, stresses from frequent relocations, and sleep quality to choose from). Results: Physical, chemical and biological hazards have been identified as the most important hazards. In addition, psychological hazards have a very serious effect on health and safety. Conclusion: Systematic assessment of health risks, personnel health, training programs, accident analysis, is an effective method of HSE management.

scholarly journals Quality of Life in Relation to the Level of Physical Activity Among Healthy Young Adults at Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 281-287
Author(s):  
Amal A. Kokandi ◽  
Jafar Salman Alkhalaf ◽  
Asmaa Mohammedsaleh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Male Subjects ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Female Subjects

Physical activity is known to have benefits on health and well-being. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life domains (using WHOQOL-Bref) in relation to the level of physical activity in young healthy adults at Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF and IPAQ) was sent to adults without special needs in Saudi Arabia aged 18 years and more. In total 1026 completed the questionnaire. Females were 767 and males were 250 (9 were missing). Results of this study showed that IPAQ total score was significantly correlated with WHOQOL-BREF physical, psychological and social relationships health scores. Additionally, the high PA group had a significantly higher WHOQOL-BREF for all domains (physical, psychological, social relationships and environmental health scores) compared to the low PA group. Male subjects had a significantly higher physical health score than female subjects, however, female subjects had a significantly higher social relationships score. In conclusion, high physical activity is linked with high better quality of life in all domains.

scholarly journals CONSPIRACY THINKING INVENTORY (CTI) – CONSTRUCTION AND VALIDATION STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 363-383
Author(s):  
Jelka Stojanov ◽  
Sara Stanisavljavić ◽  
Višnja Tatić ◽  
Aleksa Pantić
Keyword(s):  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Psychometric Characteristics ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Historical Significance ◽  
Preliminary Version ◽  
The Government ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Conspiracy Thinking

Conspiracy thinking is defined as a form of reasoning about events and situations of personal, social, and historical significance, where “conspiracies” are a dominant factor. This research aims to construct and validate Conspiracy Thinking Inventory (CTI), which purpose is to measure general propensity for conspiracy thinking, rather than beliefs in specific conspiracy theories. Study 1 (N = 356), a preliminary version of CTI consisting of 93 items, was constructed and subsequently shortened to 23 items arranged in 4 facets: Control of Information, Government Malfeasance, Threat towards One’s Own Country, Threat towards Personal Well-being. In Study 2 (N = 180), factor structure and validity of CTI were tested, resulting in a two-factor solution: Conspiracy Thinking Aimed at Health and Well-being (CT), and Attitudes towards the Government Institutions and Representatives (AtGI). The pattern of correlations between CT and relevant constructs confirmed its convergent validity, and CT was also shown to be a good predictor of beliefs in specific conspiracy theories. Previously confirmed convergent and criterion validity and its psychometric characteristics show that CTI may be used as an indicator of conspiracy thinking. Nevertheless, divergent validity has yet to be confirmed by using other constructs (e.g., personality traits). Despite not having been foreseen, extraction of the second factor might be the consequence of using items with predominantly political content. This factor was not correlated with any external criteria which indicate that it does not reflect conspiracy thinking.

scholarly journals A Comparison of Safety, Health, and Well-Being Risk Factors Across Five Occupational Samples

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ginger C. Hanson ◽  
Anjali Rameshbabu ◽  
Todd E. Bodner ◽  
Leslie B. Hammer ◽  
Diane S. Rohlman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Call Center ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Data Repository ◽  
Parks And Recreation ◽  
Lost Work ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
National Norms ◽  
Health And Well Being

Objective: The aim of this study was to present safety, health and well-being profiles of workers within five occupations: call center work (N = 139), corrections (N = 85), construction (N = 348), homecare (N = 149), and parks and recreation (N = 178).Methods: Baseline data from the Data Repository of Oregon's Healthy Workforce Center were used. Measures were compared with clinical healthcare guidelines and national norms.Results: The prevalence of health and safety risks for adults was as follows: overweight (83.2%), high blood pressure (16.4%), injury causing lost work (9.9%), and reported pain (47.0%). Young workers were least likely to report adequate sleep (46.6%). Construction workers reported the highest rate of smoking (20.7%). All of the adult workers reported significantly lower general health than the general population.Conclusion: The number of workers experiencing poor safety, health and well-being outcomes suggest the need for improved working conditions.

scholarly journals COVID-19: A STUDY OF CHALLENGES FACED BY DAILY WAGE WORKERS AND MIGRANTS IN INDIA.

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Aparna H
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Wage Rates ◽  
The Government ◽  
Daily Wage ◽  
The Impact

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the daily wage workers and migrants has been largely unsettling and it has pushed our economy to recession. Wages have an important role in maintaining the livelihood and the well-being of the work force. According to Jules Backman, a fluctuation in wage rates stands as a great concern to everyone in the economy. To a worker, wage is an important source of livelihood, to a businessman wage symbolizes cost and in the eyes of the government, wage is represented as potential taxes. Therefore, any alterations in the worker’s livelihood can cause an adverse impression on the economy. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has drained the livelihoods of millions of daily wage workers and migrants and their socio-economic conditions have also been shaken. This study will elucidate the disputes confronted by the daily wage workers and migrants. Two surveys have been conducted for this study. Study 1: A survey was taken among 130 daily wage workers to understand the Problems encountered by them. Study 2: To highlight the difficulties faced by the migrants, a survey was taken among 100 migrants. The research work is based on primary source of data collected by interviewing the daily wage and migrant workers of Coimbatore and Tirupur districts of Tamil Nadu.

scholarly journals Support networks in the Middle East & Malaysia: A qualitative study of Nepali returnee migrants' experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pratik Adhikary ◽  
E. Teijlingen
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
East Malaysia ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: There is growing research on Nepali migrant workers, especially on living conditions and occupational health and safety abroad. However, few studied support networks for migrant labourers. Objective of this study is to explore social support and support networks among Nepali migrant workers in the Middle East and Malaysia. Methodology: Study among Nepali men working in the Middle East and Malaysia. Twenty in-depth interviews were conducted and the interviewees were mixed in terms of age, marital status, education, ethnic background and length of stay. Qualitative data were analysed thematically. Results: The participants found that having (pre-)existing circles of friends in the host countries makes migration easier to migrate, and made their lives easier when establishing themselves abroad. Conclusion: The assimilation of migrant workers appears to be easier among those who have existing networks in their place of migration. Social Capital Theory helps explain the importance of these networks.

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