Citation

McGrath BJ. AAOHN J. 2007; 55(8): 321-325.

Affiliation

School of Nursing, Whitireia Polytechnic, Porirua, New Zealand.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17847626

Abstract

Childcare workers are exposed to several health and safety risks in their work environment, the most common being infectious diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, accidents, and occupational stress. Pregnant childcare workers have an additional risk of potential harm to the fetus. Occupational health nurses can work collaboratively with childcare workers to reduce these risks and provide workplace health promotion programs. This article explores the occupational health and safety issues for childcare workers and suggests health promotion strategies that could be implemented by occupational health nurses working in this arena.

Language: en