McGrath Belinda J
School of Nursing, Whitireia Polytechnic, Porirua, New Zealand.
AAOHN J. 2007 Aug;55(8):321-5; quiz 326-7. doi: 10.1177/216507990705500804.
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.
儿童保育工作者在其工作环境中面临多种健康和安全风险，最常见的是传染病、肌肉骨骼损伤、事故和职业压力。怀孕的儿童保育工作者还面临着对胎儿造成潜在伤害的额外风险。职业健康护士可以与儿童保育工作者合作，以降低这些风险，并提供工作场所健康促进项目。本文探讨了儿童保育工作者的职业健康和安全问题，并提出了在此领域工作的职业健康护士可以实施的健康促进策略。
