Overview
- Anses identifies three principal exposures for cleaning staff: high physical intensity, frequent contact with chemical products, and isolated work.
- The sector represents about 5% of salaried employment in France, with women accounting for more than 73% of the workforce.
- The report links irregular early-morning and night schedules to disrupted sleep and family life, amplifying physical and mental health strain.
- Findings include higher rates of workplace accidents and recognized occupational diseases, alongside precarious contracts and low unionization.
- Recommendations include promoting daytime work, strengthening risk-prevention training for musculoskeletal disorders, and increasing client-company accountability in subcontracted arrangements.