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

Key Points

• To explore the distinct risks and solutions of physical and social isolation in the workplace.
• Evaluated existing isolated-worker-protection practices.
• Identified effective interventions to promote health and safety.
• Analyzed how isolation impacts worker well-being.
• Characterized unique risks associated with physical and social isolation at work.
• Identified gaps in current protection practices for isolated workers.
• Highlighted effective interventions that can enhance health and safety for isolated workers.