Quinlan (2003) contends that a substantial body of
international research indicated that in many instances flexible work arrangements such as
temporary and home-based work, the use of subcontractors/outsourcing and increased job
insecurity resulting from downsizing is associated with inferior outcomes in terms of worker
safety, health and well-being. It is also becoming increasingly clear that a number of the work
arrangements and organizational changes just described pose a significant problem for
Occupational Health and Safety regulators and those administering workers
compensation/rehabilitation regimes.