Work is a cornerstone of modern life, offering material and social benefits that enhance quality of life and health. However, many workers still face adverse working conditions that can potentially harm their health and well-being.
This PhD project examines the consequences of job exposure for the Norwegian workforce, focusing on three interrelated questions:
First, it investigates how exposure to adverse working conditions affects workers’ health and employment status. Second, it explores how workers respond to harmful exposures, including strategies they employ to alleviate or navigate these risks. Finally, it analyzes how social determinants shape differences in exposure, health outcomes, and workers’ ability to mitigate harmful exposure.
Using comprehensive Norwegian register data and multivariate regression analysis, this study seeks to advance knowledge about the interplay between occupational exposure, health, and inequality.
By addressing what influences workers’ experiences and responses to adverse working conditions, the goal of the research is to offer critical insights for reducing disparities in exposure and improving worker health and longevity.
Supervisor: Håvard Helland
Co-supervisor: Ida Drange
