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Perceived occupational hazards among cash-in-transit guards
Sara Ramos1, Florentino Serranheira2, António Sousa-Uva2
1Departamento de Recursos Humanos e Comportamento Organizacional, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL) - Lisboa, Portugal.
Summary
Cash-in-transit (CIT) guards face demanding work conditions affecting their health and safety. Varied working conditions across companies highlight the need for interventions to prevent work-related diseases and accidents.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Workplace Safety
- Security Industry Research
Background:
- Investigated health complaints among cash-in-transit (CIT) guards.
- Focused on private security companies to assess workplace conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate health and safety at work (HSW) conditions for CIT guards in Portugal.
- Characterize working conditions, tasks, and their impact on worker health.
- Identify self-reported health problems related to work.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory and descriptive study design.
- Utilized a three-dimensional questionnaire.
- Data collected by workers' representatives to ensure independence from employers.
Main Results:
- CIT guard roles involve high concentration, physical load, and exposure to violence.
- Workers reported negative impacts of work on physical and mental health and safety.
- Significant variability in working conditions and demands across companies was observed.
Conclusions:
- Working conditions and demands differ substantially between companies.
- Interventions are needed to improve HSW and prevent work-related illnesses.
- Raising awareness of current legislation is crucial for accident and disease prevention.
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