Managing psychosocial risks in the cleaning sector

Introduction

This article summarises available information on the control and management of psychosocial risk factors among cleaning workers. This kind of work has a particular set of psychosocial risk factors due to its perceived low status and wages and job insecurity that can harm the health of cleaning workers. General principles for prevention of risks to health are set out, specific risk factors and their potential consequences are identified, and possible control measures are listed. Many workers are employed to carry out cleaning tasks across all industrial sectors. Among others, they include:Contract cleaners;Office, school, hospital and catering cleaners;Hotel…