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Ciênc. Saúde Colet. (Impr.) ; 16(8): 3437-3442, ago. 2011.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-595932

ABSTRACT

A coleta de lixo urbano apresenta vários riscos ocupacionais. O objetivo foi identificar os riscos biológicos a que estão expostos os coletores de lixo urbano de Dourados/MS. Foi feita uma pesquisa qualitativa, segundo o Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo de Lefévre e Lefévre. A população abrangeu 42 trabalhadores, lotados na empresa que presta serviços à Secretaria Municipal de Serviços Urbanos. A coleta de dados através de entrevistas ocorreu de setembro de 2005 a janeiro de 2006. As entrevistas duraram em média 40 minutos, foram realizadas no escritório da empresa, em horário de chegada dos funcionários, gravadas em fita K7 e transcritas. Os riscos biológicos, segundo os coletores, são acidentes com vidro, seringas, espinhos, mordida de cães e contato com substâncias do lixo. Os acidentes com perfurocortantes constituem porta-de-entrada para microorganismos como bactérias, vírus e fungos. A contaminação com vírus (HIV e Hepatites B e C) pode ocorrer através de acidentes com agulhas contaminadas descartadas nos resíduos. Concluímos que os riscos biológicos na coleta de lixo urbano podem diminuir com orientações à população.


There are several occupational risks inherent to urban garbage collection, and the scope of this study was to identify the biological risks to which urban garbage collectors in Dourados/MS are exposed. A qualitative study using the Lefévre and Lefévre Collective Subject Discourse method was used with 42 urban garbage collectors working for the outsourced provider to the Municipal Department of Urban Services. Data were collected from September 2005 to January 2006. The interviews had an average duration of 40 minutes, and were recorded at the company office when the workers arrived to start their working day and subsequently transcribed. The biological risks mentioned by the garbage pickers were accidents with glass, syringes, thorns, dog bites, and contact with substances found in the garbage. Accidents with sharp and jagged instruments are ways for microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi to infect the human body. Virus contamination, like HIV and Hepatitis B and C, can occur in accidents involving inadequate disposal of contaminated needles. The conclusion reached is that biological risks in urban garbage collection can be reduced by educating the population about adequate garbage disposal.


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Humans , Attitude to Health , Garbage , Occupational Health , Brazil , Risk , Urban Health
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