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ASL Interpreter Health & Safety Issues Survey

This survey is by and for ASL interpreters to document the health and safety issues we face on the job. The survey takes about five minutes to complete. The results will be anonymous and confidential. We will use the findings to advocate for improvements to our working conditions.
5. Please indicate the interpreting services you provide for your employer *This question is required.
6. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements: *This question is required.
Space Cell Strongly disagreeSlightly disagreeNeither agree nor disagreeSlightly agreeStrongly agree
Interpreters are given enough time between calls
Availability metrics are fair and possible to meet
My employer follows policies that protect interpreters from abusive clients
Interpreters are given adequate time to recover from traumatic calls
My employer provides an ergonomic setup that prevents muscular strain or repetitive stress injuries
Interpreters receive adequate training for the kinds of calls they are expected to handle
My employer does not pay adequate wages to interpreters
Interpreters are expected to spend unpaid time preparing for work or getting additional training
Interpreters have enough opportunities to connect with colleagues for mutual support
7. Please indicate how often you have felt this way while at work: *This question is required.
Space Cell NeverA few times a yearMonthlyWeeklyA few times a weekDaily
I feel emotionally drained from my work
I feel frustrated by my job
I feel a high level of stress from my job
I feel burned out by my job
I feel dehumanized by my job
8. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements *This question is required.
Space Cell Strongly disagreeSlightly disagreeNeither agree nor disagreeSlightly agreeStrongly agree
All in all, I am satisfied with my job
Each day at work seems like it will never end
I find real enjoyment in my work
I will probably look for a new job in the next year
I am concerned that Artificial Intelligence will harm my job security or job quality
10. Please indicate how often you have experienced this due to work: *This question is required.
Space Cell NeverA few times a yearMonthlyWeeklyA few times a weekDaily
Hoarse voice
Back or neck pain
Headaches
Wrist pain and/or carpal tunnel
Lack of ergonomic workstation causing repetitive strain
Vision affected by long hours looking at a screen
Physical harm or discomfort due to inadequate time for bathroom breaks
Dress code creates physical discomfort (e.g. not allowed to wear scarf in a cold room)
12. Do you believe management is receptive to worker concerns about health and safety on the job? *This question is required.
13. Are you concerned about retaliation if you raise concerns about working conditions with management? *This question is required.
This question requires a valid email address.
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