Some support for this contention comes from the fact that 51.5% (171) of the midwives surveyed undertook cleaning activities – a low-skill task, not commensurate with their educational or competence levels – possibly because of necessity, the legacy of traditional outdated practices and poor understanding of their patient-focused role.
Larose (2005) described this phase as the one in which data selection and data cleaning tasks are undertaken.
Cleaning tasks: Have cushion covers professionally cleaned.
Questionnaire surveys of 1216 cleaners throughout the UK, 130 assessments of cleaning tasks and interviews with 38 cleaners at 9 workplaces were undertaken to identify potential risk factors for musculoskeletal ill health.
Results: Cleaning products used for common cleaning tasks were mixtures of many chemicals, including respiratory and dermal irritants and sensitizers.
A green cleaning ritual can be a healthy and inexpensive way to change up repetitive cleaning tasks.
Cleaning tasks: Give your counters and open shelves a thorough cleaning while they are empty, paying special attention to corners.
Examples of common cleaning tasks performed include floor cleaning, mirror cleaning, toilet bowl cleaning, counter cleaning and floor finishing tasks.
Common cleaning tasks identified included: preparation of cleaning solutions, floor cleaning, window cleaning, mirror cleaning, toilet bowl cleaning, sink cleaning, and floor finishing tasks (buffing, waxing and stripping).
Bathroom cleaning involved several cleaning tasks such as: sink cleaning, mirror cleaning, toilet bowl cleaning, and floor cleaning and required application of many products, specific for each task.
Tasks classified in this exposure category include floor cleaning tasks.
