Janitor ergonomics and injuries in the safe workload ergonomic exposure project (SWEEP) study

摘要: Abstract Introduction A Minnesota union identified to researchers at the University of a concern relevant possible relation between their daily workload and outcome occupational injuries among population janitors. Objective To assess if ergonomic is related Methods Following an initial group discussion janitors, which common hazardous tasks potentially leading injuries, questionnaire was developed, pre-tested, distributed Questions addressed various exposures, including workload, comprehensive information regarding injury occurrence over two six-month sequential periods (May 2016–October 2016, November 2016–April 2017). Quantitative analyses were performed on sub-group janitors (n = 30); these included data collection identify Borg Perceived Exertion (Borg) Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) scores. Descriptive, multivariable with bias adjustment conducted resulting data. Results Eight found be for All average REBA scores in high-risk category. The task repeatedly emptying small trash cans ( Conclusions Standardized positively occurrence. This serves as basis further research potential intervention efforts.