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Investigating the knowledge about health and safety by North Indian migrants working in the UK West Midlands construction industry a pilot study [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: COBRA ; 2013Publication details: London RICS 2013ISBN:
  • 9781783210305
Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: A paper presented at the COBRA Conference in New Delhi on 10-12 September 2013. Investigates the West Midland based North-Indian migrants' awareness of issues related to health and safety on a construction site. The study revealed that migrants are employed in both skilled and unskilled jobs. They are often exploited for the fact that they have low English language skills. They have low health and safety knowledge and are paid significantly below the UK National Minimum Wage. This paper highlights to the industry and academia key aspects of safety awareness by immigrant workers in West Midlands.
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A paper presented at the COBRA Conference in New Delhi on 10-12 September 2013. Investigates the West Midland based North-Indian migrants' awareness of issues related to health and safety on a construction site. The study revealed that migrants are employed in both skilled and unskilled jobs. They are often exploited for the fact that they have low English language skills. They have low health and safety knowledge and are paid significantly below the UK National Minimum Wage. This paper highlights to the industry and academia key aspects of safety awareness by immigrant workers in West Midlands.