No Worker is an Island: Physical and Social Isolation at Work in the United States

Physical and social isolation at work are common and likely distinct conditions with unique risks and solutions. However, neither risks nor solutions have been well-characterized. Evaluating isolated-worker-protection practices and scaling effective interventions could improve isolated workers' health and safety.

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Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Published
2026-03-03
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https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000003692
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Workplace Health and Well-being
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No Worker is an Island: Physical and Social Isolation at Work in the United States

Chandran Achutan, Kenneth A. Scott, Ryan Hill
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Workplace Health and Well-being
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No Worker is an Island: Physical and Social Isolation at Work in the United States

Chandran Achutan, Kenneth A. Scott, Ryan Hill
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Abstract

Physical and social isolation at work are common and likely distinct conditions with unique risks and solutions. However, neither risks nor solutions have been well-characterized. Evaluating isolated-worker-protection practices and scaling effective interventions could improve isolated workers' health and safety.

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Knowledge Integration (United Kingdom) (GB), Nishida Hospital (JP)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 39%
Workplace Health and Well-being
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