Work activities and workers' health in broiler production: a case study

摘要: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence health related symptoms and analyze work activities workers in contracted non-mechanized broiler farms two regions state Parana order determine possible factors associated those symptoms. methods consisted selecting houses workers, apply a questionnaire that included demographic data, questions work, Nordic Questionnaire for Musculoskeletal Symptoms, other (runny nose, skin itching, throat eye irritation). In addition, were asked if they enjoyed their job, supervisor motivated them afraid lose job. Activities submitted systematic observations, adapted from Ergonomics, loads carried analyzed some instruments weighted. 80 both genders between 16 59 years, being 40 each region. There evidences low back pain risk filling drinkers washing bell drinkers, with higher region A, where automated systems less frequently used. suggests mechanized feeders, use nipple may prevent problems. It also found psychosocial aspects musculoskeletal Promoting better working conditions is essential, as these can affect human behavior at work.