The data also reveals interesting socio-demographic and working conditions differences between natives and immigrant workers. It is easily observed that, on average, immigrants have twice as many temporary contracts as natives. This is particularly important because according to Hernanz and Toharia (2006) and Amuedo-Donates (2002) findings temporary contracts are highly correlated with poor working conditions and occupational risks.
We can also observe that, on average, immigrant workers are younger than natives. It is well-known that age is opposite related to risk aversion. As a result, younger people tend to be employed in more dangerous jobs (DeLeire and Levy (2004).
Moreover, it can be observed that immigrant workers are on average less educated than natives, especially as far as higher levels of education are concerned. According to Leeth and Ruser (2006), if education level is to explain risk exposure; immigrant‘s lower levels
of education are responsible for risk inequality.