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POOR WORKING CONDITIONS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Mental health and hygiene
- Industrial and Economic Psychology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- potential risk factor
1, record 1, English, potential%20risk%20factor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Working conditions are key to understanding [the] psychological well-being of workers who are frequently exposed to [a] hazardous environment. Both physical and psychosocial work environment are important. According to previous studies, shift work, long work hours [and a] hazardous work environment(e. g., exposure to noise or toxic chemicals) might be potential risk factors for [the] poor mental health of the Chinese workers... 2, record 1, English, - potential%20risk%20factor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Psychologie industrielle et économique
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- facteur de risque potentiel
1, record 1, French, facteur%20de%20risque%20potentiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Higiene y salud mental
- Psicología económica e industrial
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- factor de riesgo potencial
1, record 1, Spanish, factor%20de%20riesgo%20potencial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poor working conditions
1, record 2, English, poor%20working%20conditions
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- conditions d'emploi médiocres
1, record 2, French, conditions%20d%27emploi%20m%C3%A9diocres
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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