ORGANIZATION OF THE WORK IN A RECYCLING COOPERATIVE: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HEALTH OF FEMALE WASTE PICKERS

Authors

  • Alexa Pupiara Flores Coelho Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM).
  • Carmem Lúcia Colomé Beck UFSM
  • Marcelo Nunes da Silva Fernandes UFSM
  • Rosângela Marion da Silva UFSM
  • Daiane Aparecida Martins do Reis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i1.42241

Keywords:

Occupational health, Working conditions, Solid waste segregators, Nursing.

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the organization of the work of female waste pickers in a cooperative in the central region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study undertaken between July – August 2013, with data arising from participant observation and focus group sessions. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. The results evidence that, in spite of the workers having affinity for specified tasks, it is the difficulties that determine the organization of tasks in the cooperative. The organization of the work is influenced by the division of the work, and the lack of human resources (entailing overload) and appropriate equipment. The study points to the need for occupational support and a care network for female waste pickers, in the light of the occupational difficulties.

Author Biographies

Alexa Pupiara Flores Coelho, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM).

Enfermeira. Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Santa Maria – RS – Brasil.

Carmem Lúcia Colomé Beck, UFSM

Enfermeira. Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora Adjunta do Departamento de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Santa Maria – RS – Brasil.

Marcelo Nunes da Silva Fernandes, UFSM

Enfermeiro. Mestre em Enfermagem. Enfermeiro da Estratégia de Saúde da Família da Prefeitura Municipal de Santa Maria. Santa Maria – RS – Brasil.

Rosângela Marion da Silva, UFSM

Enfermeira. Doutora em Enfermagem. Professora Adjunta do Departamento de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Santa Maria – RS – Brasil.

Daiane Aparecida Martins do Reis

Acadêmica do 8º Semestre de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. Santa Maria – RS – Brasil.

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How to Cite

Coelho, A. P. F., Beck, C. L. C., Fernandes, M. N. da S., Silva, R. M. da, & Reis, D. A. M. do. (2016). ORGANIZATION OF THE WORK IN A RECYCLING COOPERATIVE: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HEALTH OF FEMALE WASTE PICKERS. Cogitare Enfermagem, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v21i1.42241

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2016)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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