Worker health and well-being in Ontario’s electrical sector: a quantitative study of occupational health outcomes
Obeidat D. Lau H.K.C. Mencia-Ledo J. Siddiqui S. Sarawan A. Shi Z. Premji R. Howe A. Bani-Fatemi A. Asgary A. Gohar B. Chattu V.K. Maina G. Sunil T. Nowrouzi-Kia B.
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Frontiers in Public Health
2026#13
Introduction: In Canada, Ontario’s shortage of electricians is linked to high physical demands and psychosocial stressors that may undermine worker well-being. Methods: Using a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) informed lens, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey of self-employed electricians in Ontario (n = 188), assessing musculoskeletal symptoms (12-month), sleep quality, psychological distress, burnout (personal, work-related), and job satisfaction. Results: Overall, 90.2% reported at least one musculoskeletal symptom in the past 12 months. Regression analyses revealed that sleep quality and years of experience significantly predicted psychological distress and burnout, with poorer sleep linked to higher personal and work-related burnout, greater psychological distress, and lower job satisfaction. More years of experience were associated with lower distress and burnout. Women reported higher psychological distress than men, highlighting inequality and discrimination in male-dominated trades. Apprentices experienced greater psychological distress [8.96 (SD = 8.29)] than non-apprentices [4.99 (SD = 6.59)], reflecting vulnerabilities associated with low wages, job insecurity, and a lack of support. Discussion: These findings highlight the complex interplay of physical, psychological, and socio-structural factors in shaping electricians’ health. Targeted interventions are crucial for promoting sustainable and inclusive environments in the electrical industry. Copyright
apprentices , burnout , Canada , electricians , musculoskeletal disorders , occupational health , psychological distress , sleep quality
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Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Department of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Applied Medical Science, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
Disaster & Emergency Management, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
Centre for Research in Occupational Safety & Health, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada
Department of Public Health, Health Administration, Information, and Health Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, United States
Central Asian Regional Center for Planetary Health, Semey Medical University, Semey, Kazakhstan
Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (DMIMS), Wardha, India
College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Prince Albert, SK, Canada
Department of Public Health, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, United States
Krembil Research Institute-University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Science
Disaster & Emergency Management
Department of Population Medicine
Centre for Research in Occupational Safety & Health
Department of Public Health
Central Asian Regional Center for Planetary Health
Department of Community Medicine
College of Nursing
Department of Public Health
Krembil Research Institute-University Health Network
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