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International hazard datasheet on occupation: childcare worker.

Wueste M

Chicago, IL: University of Illinois Chicago, School of Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Division, 2014 Mar; :1-4

http://illinoisinjuryprevention.org/Childcare%20Worker%20Datasheet.pdf

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What is a Hazard Datasheet on Occupation? This datasheet is one of the international Datasheets on Occupations. It is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work: occupational physicians and nurses, safety engineers, hygienists, education and information specialists, inspectors, employers' representatives, workers' representatives, safety officers and other competent persons. This datasheet lists, in a standard format, different hazards to which Childcare Workers may be exposed in the course of their normal work. This datasheet is a source of information rather than advice. With the knowledge of what causes injuries and diseases, is easier to design and implement suitable measures towards prevention. Who is a childcare worker? A childcare worker takes care of children, including their basic needs and education, when parents or other family members are unavailable. What is a Hazard Datasheet on Occupation? This datasheet is one of the international Datasheets on Occupations. It is intended for those professionally concerned with health and safety at work: occupational physicians and nurses, safety engineers, hygienists, education and information specialists, inspectors, employers' representatives, workers' representatives, safety officers and other competent persons. This datasheet lists, in a standard format, different hazards to which Childcare Workers may be exposed in the course of their normal work. This datasheet is a source of information rather than advice. With the knowledge of what causes injuries and diseases, is easier to design and implement suitable measures towards prevention. What is dangerous about this job? 1. Childcare workers may be exposed to infectious diseases, including respiratory, blood-borne, gastrointestinal and parasitic pathogens, due to contact with sick children. 2. Childcare workers are prone to musculoskeletal problems and back pain from carrying children and working with small, low lying equipment. 3. Childcare workers may suffer from stresses and burnouts caused by psychological and organizational factors, which contributes to high job turnover.

Children; Child care workers; Exposure levels; Infectious diseases; Blood; Bloodborne pathogens; Parasitic diseases; Musculoskeletal system disorders; MSD; Back pain; Back injuries; Lifting; Stress; Psychological factors; Physiological stress; Author Keywords: Childcare center workers; family childcare providers; nannies; babysitters; au pair; child caregiver; infant and toddler teacher; infant teacher; toddler teacher; before and after school daycare worker; child care teacher; teacher assistant; governess; mother's helper

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Cooperative Agreement

2014

Cooperative-Agreement-Number-U60-OH-009850

International hazard datasheet on occupation: childcare worker

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University of Illinois at Chicago