Routledge Identifying and Managing Risk at Work Book

Explore the complexities of modern occupational safety with Identifying and Managing Risk at Work: Emerging Issues in the Context of Globalisation. Part of the Routledge Advances in Sociology series, this volume examines how risk is socially produced and constructed in a globalized world. By applying a labour-process approach and a socio-political perspective, the text investigates the fundamental causes of work-related hazards. This book provides a detailed analysis of five major global regions, including the UK, US, Europe, Canada, and Australia. It identifies how regional factors influence risk management strategies and workplace safety. Beyond traditional frameworks, the content addresses contemporary challenges that impact the modern workforce, such as the rise of the gig economy, the implications of climate change, and the social shifts driven by the Me Too movement. It is an essential resource for students and professionals seeking to understand the evolving landscape of risk in the contemporary labor market.