Análise da qualidade de vida e prevalência de dores musculares em trabalhadores de postos de combustível

Abstract

Analysis of the quality of life and prevalence of muscle pain in workers at gas stations Introduction: The field of knowledge that deals with workers' health aims to promote, protect health and prevent diseases and accidents, as well as study quality of life at work (QWL). The professionals are professionals exposed to high sound intensities and solvents, work in shifts and with inappropriate postures. Objective: To describe the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms affecting the pediatricians and to evaluate the quality of life of these professionals, correlating them with audiological evaluation. Method: A cross-sectional study, consisting of two groups, a control group, with 15 participants without exposure to high sound intensities or chemical agents; and an experimental group with 20 participants. In order to evaluate pain, the Nordic Questionnaire of Musculoskeletal Symptoms was used, Dynamic Equilibrium Tests and audiological tests were also performed, such as Tone Limit Audiometry, Acoustic Immitance Measurements and Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential. Quality of Life at Work (QWQL-bref). Results: The most prevalent symptoms in the gas station attendants were pain in neck / cervical spine and hip / MMII (55%), followed by lumbar region (50%). Auditory alterations were observed in the ventilators, suggesting toxic action of exposure to fuels. There was a correlation between age and QWL (p = 0.027). Conclusion: It is believed that the musculoskeletal symptoms found in the chairs can be a consequence of prolonged standing posture and also the lack of physical activity. Symptoms that could be minimized by the adoption of ergonomically designed fuel stations. However, although some audiological and balance exams presented changes in the individuals, these were not enough to interfere in the quality of life of the work that was satisfactory for both groups, emphasizing the importance of surveillance in the health of the gas station attendant due to the exposure levels and in the development of preventive measures for health promotion.

Vigilância em saúde aplicada em unidades revendedoras de combustível: estudo sobre ambiente e segurança do trabalho

“…Um levantamento realizado pela Clínica de Fonoaudiologia da Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo para verificar os níveis de saúde e ocorrência de sintomas característicos em 35 participantes trabalhadores de postos de combustíveis nos últimos 12 meses, mostraram que os sintomas mais prevalentes foram dores em pescoço/coluna cervical e quadril (em 55% dos questionados), seguidos de incômodos na região lombar (em 50%); constatou-se alterações auditivas dos profissionais, indicando ação tóxica da exposição a combustíveis. O que deve ser mostrado que todos esses resultados poderiam ter sido evitados se programas e medidas de ergonomia do trabalho e exigência de exames regulares fossem exigidos e acompanhados pelos órgãos de orientação do trabalho e de saúde local; essas evidências propiciam a importância da vigilância junto a esses níveis de exposição (Prestes, 2017).…”

Prevalência de Dores Musculares e análise da Qualidade de Vida e Saúde Auditiva em Trabalhadores de Postos de Combustíveis

“…Sugere-se que não se abasteça prolongando o tempo, pois a exposição à inalação do combustível torna-se mais intensa à medida que o depósito fica completamente cheio (6).…”