February 18, 2008—US and European studies suggest that contingent workers such as part- time, temporary or contract workers are at higher risk for occupational injuries and illnesses than workers in traditional employment situations, report researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Several possible reasons for the higher risk are suggested in the increasing scientific evidence, and warrant further scientific investigation, the researchers stated.
The article, “Contingent Workers and Contingent Health: Risks of a Modern Economy,” by Kristin J. Cummings, M.D., M.P.H., and Kathleen Kreiss, M.D., was published in the January 30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, and is available online.
