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community connectedness or identity could be protective factors for health…
community connectedness or identity could be protective factors for health for Robert character
Community connectiveness
Camp living
Access to Phone, internet and pay TV
Ability to connect with family and friends regaularly
Providing access for entertainment (Sports, movies etc) for employees during lonely periods
Cooked meals - breakfast, lunch & dinner
Especially important for shift workers who can access these facilities at any time of the day.
Less stress - no pressure to cook or clean
Cleaner comes in and cleans room 2-3 times a week
relax and access clean facility without the pressure of maintaining their environment.
Sporting facilities – access to swimming pools, basketball courts, gymnasiums, football fields, and golf driving ranges.
Improved fitness and mental ability
Community belonging may influence the likelihood of undertaking behavioural change through (1) the exposure to health-related behaviour norms and attitudes in the community (Hystad and Carpoanao, 2012 p 277)
It is recognised that individuals who routinely interact with the same people develop common ideas, values, and ways of doing things. (Davidson) This is partly because people are more comfortable associating with people like themselves and partly because many of our ideas and values are heavily influenced by social interactions.
Through cooperation and consultation between workers, employers, unions and regulators that we will see effective safety and health management.
Protective Factors
Pay well
Can afford family holidays
Ability to access medical services/annual check ups
Protective equipment provided to employee
Provided for family needs
Has a mortgage - afford to buy a family home
positive endocrine response (low stress) and hence better health - camp living
Mining companies make a huge effort to ensure living conditions are comfortable for their employee.
The Health Improvement and Awareness Committee (HIAC) was established in 2008 to enable the Mines Inspectorate to work together with unions and industry to minimise worker exposure to health hazards and reduce occupational disease and ill health.
occupational safety and health legislation, including the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act 1999, incorporates the concepts of self-regulation and advocates for consultation between employers and workers.