Summary - Residential care workers: a comprehensive overview of occupational safety and health

This report focuses on occupational safety and health risks that impact residential care workers in the EU. It explores the main issues of musculoskeletal disorders, psychosocial risks, work-related accidents and biological, chemical and physical hazards. Underlying structural challenges are identified, including understaffing, low pay, demanding work organisation and limited career pathways. The report concludes that prevention depends on stronger work organisation, supportive management and effective risk assessment.