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Frequency and Risk of Occupational Health and Safety Hazards for Home Healthcare Workers
Rassull Suarez1, Noma Agbonifo2, Beverly Hittle2
1The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI, USA.
Home Health Care Management & Practice
|September 18, 2025
Summary
Home Healthcare Workers (HHCWs) face significant occupational hazards. This study assessed HHCW-perceived risks, highlighting the need for job-specific safety studies and tailored interventions for improved worker well-being.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Home Healthcare
- Public Health
Background:
- Rising chronic disease prevalence and healthcare costs increase demand for home healthcare services.
- Home Healthcare Workers (HHCWs) experience high injury rates, exceeding double the national average.
- Limited research exists on the specific occupational safety and health experiences of HHCWs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the frequency and perceived risk of occupational exposures among Home Healthcare Workers.
- To understand the daily risks encountered by HHCWs from their perspective.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a survey-based approach to gather perceptions from Home Healthcare Workers.
- Focused on assessing the frequency and perceived risks associated with various occupational exposures.
Main Results:
- The study provides an initial overview of the diverse risks faced by HHCWs in their daily work.
- Identified a need for job-specific research into HHCW occupational safety.
- Results suggest that safety interventions must be tailored to specific types of HHCWs.
Conclusions:
- Occupational safety and health research for HHCWs requires a job-specific approach.
- Effective interventions for HHCW safety necessitate customization based on HHCW roles and tasks.
- Addressing HHCW occupational risks is crucial for worker well-being and service sustainability.
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