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Musculoskeletal risk factors in cleaning occupation: a literature review
Luleå University of Technology, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences, Innovation and Design.
University of Alberta.
2008 (English)In: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, ISSN 0169-8141, E-ISSN 1872-8219, Vol. 38, no 2, p. 158-170Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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The objective of this paper is to present a systematic review of the literature in the field to identify problems, recommended practices, unresolved issues and explore occupational needs related to cleaning problems. Selected for review were published and unpublished reports dealing with musculoskeletal disorders among cleaners. English language summaries of other language articles were also included. The factor mentioned most often is that cleaning is associated with high physical and psychosocial workloads. Recommended ergonomic interventions were summarized in a model to present a systematic overview, useful for research and practical applications. A few studies concern equipment design, working environments and factors affecting individual workers. A need to conduct research on cleaning tools/equipment, working environments and individual risk factors is apparent. Relevance to industry:Ergonomic strategies and methods are not widely practiced in the cleaning profession. If ergonomic principles can be integrated into existing cleaning industry tools, methods and work environments then efficiencies can be realized and the risk of occupational injuries will be reduced. The work efficiency and injury reduction will reduce employer-operating costs.

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2008. Vol. 38, no 2, p. 158-170
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URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-12648DOI: 10.1016/j.ergon.2006.04.004ISI: 000254568800006Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-38949175977Local ID: bcf0ec90-ffde-11db-b19d-000ea68e967bOAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-12648DiVA, id: diva2:985599
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Validerad; 2008; 20070511 (ysko)

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