Using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data as an Occupational Health Profile: Washington State Janitors, 2011 to 2017

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• Personal Author:
  Anderson NJ ; Marcum JL
• Description:
  Objective: Janitorial workers have a high burden of occupational injury and illness, but little information exists on their overall health. Methods: Data from the Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) were analyzed to characterize the working population of Janitors in Washington State from 2011 to 2017 (n=490) as compared with all other workers (n=38,885). Results: Compared with other workers, Janitors were significantly more diverse, had lower socioeconomic status, and reported poorer general health and higher rates of arthritis and depression. Janitors were less likely to have adequate sleep, health insurance, and access to technology. Janitors reported higher rates of smoking and marijuana use. Conclusions: Multiple risk factors compound the vulnerability of Janitors. BRFSS data can be used to characterize the health of occupational groups. Identifying overall health needs can better inform policy and help formulate strategies to improve workers' health. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Behavior Cannabis Maintenance Occupational Health Risk Assessment Risk Factors Safety Sleep Sleep Initiation And Maintenance Disorders Smokers Workplace

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• Keywords:
  Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System BRFSS Diversity Injuries Maintenance Workers Marijuana Physiological Factors Psychological Stress Risk Factors Sleep Disorders Smoking Sociological Factors Surveillance Work Environment Worker Health Workers

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  61
• Issue:
  9
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20057135
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2019 Sep; 61(9):747-753
• Contact Point Address:
  Naomi J. Anderson, MPH,Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, SHARP Program, PO Box 44330, Olympia, WA 98504-4330
• Email:
  Naomi.Anderson@Lni.wa.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2019
• Performing Organization:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/214579/cdc_214579_DS1.pdf
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