Labor Supply in Workplaces with Inherent Hazards

Reo Takaku

Japanese Economy, 2012, vol. 39, issue 1, 72-104

Abstract: This article looks at the health uncertainties being faced by many care workers, and analyzes what type of people experience accidents and near misses1 while on the job. The results showed that while workers who "work to make a living" earn higher wages, they also have a higher probability of exposure to accidents and near misses. A factor analysis of the differences in the exposure probability of those who "work to make a living" and those who do not revealed that the former are more susceptible to experiencing accidents or near misses not only due to their long work hours but also because they work in businesses offering services that are more likely to involve accidents. Individuals who have to work to make a living because they have a low household income or only a few assets have a tendency to choose unsafe workplaces and highly burdensome work situations. Considering this, it is extremely important to promote policies that ensure employee safety, and to promote the widespread availability of assistive devices for people with disabilities.

Date: 2012
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