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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Janitorial work involves physical demands and potential hazards.
  • Understanding injury risks is crucial for worker safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and severity of injuries among janitors.
  • To identify potential risk factors associated with janitorial injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from 390 janitors affiliated with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 26.
  • Multivariable analyses, incorporating bias adjustment and directed acyclic graphs, were used to assess risk factors.

Main Results:

  • 34% of janitors reported at least one injury.
  • 16% of reported injuries led to hospital admission.
  • Increased injury risk was associated with older age, specific ethnicities, shift start times, and physician-diagnosed depression.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying specific risk and protective factors is essential for developing targeted interventions.
  • Further research can build upon these findings to reduce janitorial injuries.