Lixo, trabalho e saúde: um estudo de caso com catadores em um aterro metropolitano no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Porto, Marcelo Firpo de Souza; Juncá, Denise Chrysóstomo de Moura; Gonçalves, Raquel de Souza; Filhote, Maria Izabel de Freitas

doi:10.1590/s0102-311x2004000600007

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“…These fi ndings support previously reported data, reinforcing the importance of establishing educational and health policies that address the safety of this population 6,7,9,11,15 .…”

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Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among recyclable waste collectors in central Brazil

Marinho

Lopes

Teles

et al. 2014

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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introduction:The collection of recyclable waste materials is a widespread activity among the urban poor. Today, this occupation attracts an increasingly large number of individuals. Despite its economic and environmental importance, this activity is associated with unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the seroepidemiological profi le of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a population of recyclable waste collectors in central Brazil. Methods: Recyclable waste collectors from all 15 recycling cooperatives in Goiânia City were invited to participate in the study. The participants (n = 431) were interviewed and screened for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibodies against HBsAg (anti-HBs) and hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc) by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). HBsAg-and anti-HBc-positive samples were tested for HBV DNA and genotyped. Results: The overall prevalence of HBV infection (HBsAg-and/or anti-HBc-positive) was 12.8%. An age over 40 years and illicit drug use were associated with HBV infection. HBV DNA was detected in 2/3 HBsAg-positive samples and in 1/52 anti-HBc-positive/HBsAg-negative samples (an occult HBV infection rate of 1.9%), in which the genotypes/subgenotypes A/A1, D/D3 and F/F2 were identifi ed. Only 12.3% of the recyclable waste collectors had serological evidence of previous HBV vaccination. Conclusions: These fi ndings highlight the vulnerability of recyclable waste collectors to HBV infection and reinforce the importance of public health policies that address the health and safety of this socially vulnerable population.

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“…These fi ndings support previously reported data, reinforcing the importance of establishing educational and health policies that address the safety of this population 6,7,9,11,15 .…”

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confidence: 90%

“…Despite its economic and environmental importance, this occupation is associated with unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. In addition, recyclable waste collectors have a lifestyle that is characterized by socioeconomic exclusion and stigmatization [6][7][8][9][10][11][12] .…”

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Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among recyclable waste collectors in central Brazil

Marinho

Lopes

Teles

et al. 2014

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

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“…Workers should be effectively involved in the process of identifying and eliminating such risks (6) as the consequences of work inadequacies are felt directly on their bodies (7).…”

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Assessment of the perception of aerobatic pilots regarding flight activity

2015

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Introduction In order for an ergonomic assessment to be comprehensive, it must include the workers’ perception in the process of identifying and eliminating risks, aimed at improving their health, and living and working conditions. Objective To assess the perception of pilots from the Brazilian Air Demonstration Squadron (EDA) regarding their own work. Materials and methods This was a qualitative cross-sectional study of descriptive nature. A semi-structured interview was conducted with all EDA pilots, whose answers were recorded and later transcribed and categorized according to the method of content analysis proposed by Bardin. Results Mean age was 34 ± 4 years and mean time at EDA, 24 ± 21 months. Response categorization demonstrated that heat was the most commonly cited external factor, followed by Gz force. Regarding physical overload, the most common complaint regarded the upper right limb during flight. Considering physical overload during flight, rotating the control stick laterally was the most commonly mentioned maneuver. Communication among group members during work (both administrative and in flight) was perceived by most as open and direct. Conclusion The pilots’ perception allowed a broad assessment of their working conditions, which can help direct specific future assessments (i.e. biomechanical) and interventions that can ensure health gains and maintenance for this population. The current study provided great insight into the working conditions of Brazilian Air Force demonstration pilots, leading to the possibility of providing them with better health care.

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“…E mais: o saber dos trabalhadores é indispensável quando o assunto é intervenção, quando se pensa em se implementarem mudanças no trabalho. De acordo com Porto et al (2004), envolver efetivamente os trabalhadores no processo de mudança é um aspecto fundamental para o alcance de melhoria em suas condições de saúde, vida e trabalho.…”

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Mudanças necessárias no trabalho em escolas: a visão dos profissionais da educação e o enfoque da saúde do trabalhador

Souza

2014

Educ. rev.

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Neste artigo, analisa-se o ponto de vista dos trabalhadores de escolas públicas, no Rio de Janeiro, a respeito das mudanças necessárias no trabalho em escolas, sob a perspectiva do campo da saúde do trabalhador. Parte-se do pressuposto de que a precarização do trabalho em escolas vem produzindo efeitos sobre a saúde dos profissionais da educação. Adotou-se, como perspectiva metodológica, a pesquisa qualitativa. Participaram da pesquisa doze trabalhadores da rede pública de educação, com funções diversas em doze escolas diferentes. Realizamos entrevistas individuais, seguindo um roteiro semiestruturado com perguntas abertas. Quanto à técnica de análise das falas, adotamos a "análise do discurso", chegando a quatro categorias principais de análise. No ângulo de compreensão dos trabalhadores, constatamos tanto a aspiração à transformação material das condições laborais quanto o sonho de uma mudança no modelo de gestão predominante em escolas para o modo participativo, superando as estruturas verticais e hierarquizadas de organização do trabalho escolar.

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Lixo, trabalho e saúde: um estudo de caso com catadores em um aterro metropolitano no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

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Cited by 76 publications

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Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among recyclable waste collectors in central Brazil

Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among recyclable waste collectors in central Brazil

Assessment of the perception of aerobatic pilots regarding flight activity

Mudanças necessárias no trabalho em escolas: a visão dos profissionais da educação e o enfoque da saúde do trabalhador

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