Health and Precarious Work
25 August 2011
Health and Precarious Work
Studies show that Precarious Work causes ill health. Especially temp agency workers tend to be forced into more hazardous working environments and often lack sufficient training to avoid injuries. Apart from workplace-specific risks the constant psychological pressure of uncertainty and unpredictability of working and living conditions can be the reason for severe health problems.
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