Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Outcomes Among Sanitation Workers Across Worldwide: A Systematic Review on Cross-Sectional Studies

Sanitation workers face occupational health and safety challenges due to unsafe working conditions and exposure to waste. Numerous studies have highlighted the occupational hazards and accidents faced by sanitation workers, who are also frequently subject to discrimination and neglect within societies. However, there has been limited research quantifying the factors associated with occupational outcomes among this group, prompting this study.
This Systematic Review provides evidence on global determinants of occupational health and safety outcomes among sanitation workers, filling a gap in the literature and offering insights into injury prevalence across various work settings.
The findings of this study suggest that governmental bodies, particularly the Ministries of Health and Social Affairs, along with relevant associations, should revise and incorporate policies, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to occupational health and safety factors for sanitation workers across all types of workplaces. Moreover, there is a need for robust enforcement and monitoring of these amendments to ensure effective implementation across all sectors of employment.

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Sina Temesgen Tolera, Wegene Diriba, Gebisa Dirirsa Gutema, and Gudeta Kaweti (2023). Determinants of Occupational Health and Safety Outcomes Among Sanitation Workers Across Worldwide: A Systematic Review on Cross-Sectional Studies. INQUIRY: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing

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