UNIT 6: Issues of Health and Safety in the Workplace

Question 1

Their protection requires legislative action, education and training and assurance that at
least very young children are not allowed to work

Answer 1

working children

Question 2

usually work in new settings, under conditions which
are unfamiliar to them, and are less protected for various economic and social reasons.

Answer 2

migrant workers

Question 3

This special group tends to accept unsafe
and unhealthy working conditions. Many of them work outside the organized sector and
are not union members.

Answer 3

disabled, older and indigenous workers

Question 4

This special group forms an increasing proportion of the
workforce. The basic issue is to provide equal employment opportunities for both men and
women.

Answer 4

working women and mothers