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As alterações no trabalho, e particularmente nas opções de organização do mesmo, estão associadas à emergência de novos riscos profissionais e novas configurações daqueles já existentes. Deste modo, consagrar atenção à análise da atividade e aos seus fatores de risco torna-se imprescindível. O objetivo geral deste estudo consistiu em analisar as condições de trabalho e os fatores de risco percebidos pelos trabalhadores do setor da cortiça, bem como a perceção do impacto destes riscos na sua saúde. Em termos metodológicos, foi privilegiado o uso do Inquérito Saúde e Trabalho – INSAT (Barros-Duarte, Cunha, Lacomblez, 2013), complementando os resultados obtidos com observações da atividade real. Para a análise de resultados foi adotada uma metodologia quantitativa, numa perspetiva compreensiva, sustentada na especificidade das situações de trabalho analisadas. Os principais resultados obtidos corroboram, de forma geral, os riscos frequentemente associados à atividade em contexto industrial, nomeadamente a exposição a ruído nocivo e a adoção de posturas penosas (Eurofound, 2012). Ainda assim, a perceção dos trabalhadores de que o trabalho não afeta negativamente a saúde é comum, mesmo quando declaram sofrer de vários problemas de saúde associados ao trabalho, como é o caso das lesões músculo-esqueléticas. Assim, continuar a dar visibilidade a esta problemática torna-se fulcral.
Professional changes, particularly in work organization, are associated to emerging new professional risks, as well as new configurations of existing risks. It is thus imperative to analyze the activity and its risk factors. The general goal of this study is to assess the working conditions and risk factors perceived by workers in the cork sector, as well as the perception of these risks in their health. With regards to the methodology, the use of Inquérito Saúde e Trabalho – INSAT (Health and Work Enquiry) (Barros-Duarte, Cunha, Lacomblez, 2013) has been privileged. This data is complemented by outcomes from actual observation of the work itself. For the outcome analysis, a quantitative approach was adopted, with a comprehensive perspective that bears in mind specific work contexts. The main outcomes generally confirm the risks frequently associated to the activity in an industrial context, namely exposure to unhealthy noise levels or to the adoption of awkward posture (Eurofund, 2012). Still, there is a shared perception from workers that the activity doesn’t negatively affect their health. This opinion is defended even by those who admit to suffering from several health conditions related to their work, such as musculoskeletal disorders. It is thus vital to continue giving visibility to these matters.
Professional changes, particularly in work organization, are associated to emerging new professional risks, as well as new configurations of existing risks. It is thus imperative to analyze the activity and its risk factors. The general goal of this study is to assess the working conditions and risk factors perceived by workers in the cork sector, as well as the perception of these risks in their health. With regards to the methodology, the use of Inquérito Saúde e Trabalho – INSAT (Health and Work Enquiry) (Barros-Duarte, Cunha, Lacomblez, 2013) has been privileged. This data is complemented by outcomes from actual observation of the work itself. For the outcome analysis, a quantitative approach was adopted, with a comprehensive perspective that bears in mind specific work contexts. The main outcomes generally confirm the risks frequently associated to the activity in an industrial context, namely exposure to unhealthy noise levels or to the adoption of awkward posture (Eurofund, 2012). Still, there is a shared perception from workers that the activity doesn’t negatively affect their health. This opinion is defended even by those who admit to suffering from several health conditions related to their work, such as musculoskeletal disorders. It is thus vital to continue giving visibility to these matters.
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Condições de trabalho Setor da cortiça Riscos profissionais Perceção dos trabalhadores Saúde no trabalho Working conditions Cork sector Occupational risks Workers perceptions Health at work