Workplace Risk Factors
Workplace risk factors look at the working conditions of employment. Once workers are employed, the conditions of their workplace can impact their physical and mental health. When workplaces are safe workers are more likely to do a good job, stay at their jobs longer, and make more money. Federal regulations require employers to provide working conditions free of known dangers. However, workers can still be exposed to various physical hazards in the workplace that can cause injuries or illnesses like asthma, hypertension, and cancer. Stress from work, including stress from violence at work, can also lead to heart disease and mental health issues. The physical risks and health outcomes vary by industry and occupation. Knowing the type of work people are doing in your community can shed light on the potential health and safety risks and hazards they might face.