CONDIÇÕES DE TRABALHO, SAÚDE E HÁBITOS DE VIDA DOS CATADORES DE RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS DA VILA VALE DO SOL EM APARECIDA DE GOIÂNIA-GO

Abstract

Waste, technically is called solid waste, is the principal cause of environmental impact. It is happen when waste is disposed in messy way. In this context, show the work field and way of survive of the lower classes, that expose them in a social exclusion and compromise their health conditions. The aim of this work is to consider the work conditions, the health habit and the health condition of collectores of solid waste recyclable, resident at Vale do Sol, Aparecida de Goiânia, Goías. This research was done through quantitative, descriptive and exploratory methodology. The participants were collectors of solids wastes recyclables, residents at landfill in Município de Aparecida de Goiânia -Go. The data analysed showed was precarious, informal work relation between collectors and the organizations of recycling, besides they were exposed a condition that offers danger. They are victim of prejudice and they were excluded from some socials environment. Therefore, there is a need to widen the individual protection such as work security and introduce suitable way that is technologically to avoid risk when they do this work. The implantation of waste sorting system, even though in neighborhood, will decrease the work accidents risks, will improve its income and quality of the life of all people who get involved in these processes.