Identifying the Fundamental Key to Improving the Social Status of Waste Management Workers by Examining the History of Nursing

Tateda, Masafumi

doi:10.1017/s1466046608080101

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“…30 Even in Japan, the discrimination against waste management workers still exists. 31 The lower socioeconomic status of MSW collectors was reported in Palestine 22 and Nigeria as most of the workers admitted to doing it as a last resort in the absence of better alternative. 23 All of MSW collectors were men and the majority of both groups were in the middle-age groups.…”

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Musculoskeletal disorders among municipal solid waste collectors in Mansoura, Egypt: a cross-sectional study

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ObjectiveTo assess the percentage of musculoskeletal complaints and their possible risk factors among municipal solid waste (MSW) collectors.DesignA descriptive cross-sectional study with a comparison group.SettingPrimary level of care, at the Western Municipality of Mansoura City, Egypt.ParticipantsA total of 160 male MSW collectors fulfilled the eligibility criteria and 120 of them participated in the study (response rate of 75%). The inclusion criteria were permanent or temporary solid waste collectors employed for 1 year or more. A comparison group of 110 male service workers at the Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, comparable to MSW collectors in most of the variables.OutcomeThe percentage of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among collectors, their risk factors (socio-demographic, psychosocial, physical), and the independent risk factors for having the disorders.ResultsThe percentage of musculoskeletal complaints during the past 12 months was higher among MSW collectors (60.8%) than the comparison group (43.6%). Low back was the most frequently affected body region among MSW collectors. The differences in the distribution of musculoskeletal complaints between the two groups were statistically significant for the neck and hip/thigh regions. Logistic regression analysis revealed that the independent risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms among MSW collectors were the longer duration of employment (OR=0.4, 95% CI=0.1 to 0.9); low decision latitude (OR=0.3, 95% CI=0.1 to 0.7); lifting, pulling; pushing/carrying loads >20 kg (OR=5.5, 95% CI=1.8 to 17.0) and walking for long periods of time (OR=2.6, 95% CI=1.1 to 6.6).ConclusionsMusculoskeletal complaints are highly prevalent among MSW collectors which require engineering, medical and legislative measures. We suggest further research in the interventions that could reduce the high percentage among collectors.

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Musculoskeletal disorders among municipal solid waste collectors in Mansoura, Egypt: a cross-sectional study

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“…The social stigma associated with waste pickers was found to be a major issue in India (Snel, 1999). The socioeconomic standing and unfavorable working circumstances of the garbage collectors have been noted (De Croon et al, 2005) Discrimination against waste management personnel continues to persist, even in Japan (Tateda, 2008). In Palestine (Melhem, 2004) and Nigeria, the socioeconomic status of domestic waste collectors was found to be low.…”

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Study on Occupational Health Hazards of Municipal Solid Waste Workers - A Review

Gowda¹,

Gurusiddappa²,

Kalikeri³

2023

World J Environ Biosci

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Occupational health hazards refer to possible adverse health impacts one undergoes in their working environment. Annually 2.1 billion tons of waste is produced around the world which is usually managed by municipal solid waste workers (MSW) or municipal workers. Managing the waste produced is not an easy task as they work tirelessly. The municipal workers undergo many occupational hazards due to their poor working conditions, poor health and hygiene facilities, lack of proper protective equipment, and less or zero knowledge of proper waste management techniques. The occupational risks include biological risks from pathogens and pathogen-carrying agents such as viruses, bacteria, flies, and rodents; chemical risks from wastes such as biomedical wastes, soaps and detergents, and other poisonous substances and physiological risks due to their working conditions and heavy physiological activity. The health problems of municipal solid waste workers can be classified into musculoskeletal, respiratory, headaches, and dermatological and gastrointestinal problems. Prolonged exposure may lead to problems such as allergies, stomach pain, asthma, and other diseases. Poor working conditions, education, and socioeconomic conditions also act as factors that increase the risk of occupational hazards. This article emphasizes on the types of various health impacts through which municipal workers undergo throughout their work.

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Psychological and physical job demands, decision latitude, and work-related social support among Iranian waste collectors

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Identifying the Fundamental Key to Improving the Social Status of Waste Management Workers by Examining the History of Nursing

Cited by 5 publications

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Musculoskeletal disorders among municipal solid waste collectors in Mansoura, Egypt: a cross-sectional study

Musculoskeletal disorders among municipal solid waste collectors in Mansoura, Egypt: a cross-sectional study

Study on Occupational Health Hazards of Municipal Solid Waste Workers - A Review

Psychological and physical job demands, decision latitude, and work-related social support among Iranian waste collectors

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