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Abstract
Solid waste collectors around the world are exposed to occupational health hazards as musculoskeletal disorders. The higher percentage of musculoskeletal symptoms among waste collectors could be related to the long duration of employment, and the nature of their job, which is physically demanding.
Parasitic infection is one of the waste collectors‟ health problems in the Egyptian community. Additionally, there is particular concern about the possibility of infection with hepatitis C virus
This cross sectional study was conducted in Menoufia governorate (Sheibin Elkom city) and two rural places (Elbatanoon and Shanwan) in Menoufia governorate aiming to study some occupational injuries and musculoskeletal disorders among waste collectors, estimate the prevalence of parasitic infestation and some chronic diseases among waste collectors and assess the usage of safety measures at their workplace. The governmental waste collectors work eight-hour shifts/day for seven days per week. They work in three shifts (morning shift, evening shift, and night shift).
Twelve visits to the study places were carried out during the period from September to December 2019 aiming at observing the nature of their work, identifying the hazards to which the workers were exposed, observing safety measures used, and identifying their rest places. The interview with the waste collectors was at their attendance and departure signature offices. The interview with each worker takes about (five to fifteen minutes) according to his educational level and cooperation.
- All participants were subjected afterward to: a predesigned questionnaire involving: socio-demographic data, employment