Research Article

Nonfatal Occupational Injury Rates and Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Housekeeping Employees of a Hospital in Texas

Table 6

Prevalence of pain in last 12 months by tasks.

Task Prevalence (%)

Use buff248 (33)
Use vacuum9258 (63)
Mop and wipe floors10365 (63)
Carry and empty garbage10365 (63)
Clean bathrooms10265 (64)
Make beds9459 (63)
Move furniture9962 (63)
Carry heavy loads8351 (61)
Work with back in awkward posture7851 (65)
Work with arms in awkward posture8052 (65)
Work with neck in awkward posture7649 (64)