Abstract
In Brazil, urban cleaning professionals play an important role within a context characterized by annual increase of the garbage production. However, the job exposes such workers to various occupational hazards, an issue little discussed in the literature. To identify occupational hazards to which Brazilian solid workers are exposed, as well as factors associated with their minimization. A systematic review of the literature was performed in databases Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), and PubMed. Gray literature was also searched through Google Scholar and included studies published along a ten-year period (2006-2016) in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. Twelve studies were located; the results showed that waste workers were exposed to biological, accidental, chemical, ergonomic, physical, and psychosocial risks. The risks declined with adherence to use of personal protective equipment and guidance for workers, employers, and population. Given the few studies in this field, more evidence-based research is necessary to serve as grounds for the development and implementation of public health policies aiming at reducing occupational risks among the studied population.
Highlights
IntroductionAbout 1.3 billion tons of solid waste are generated worldwide. By 2025, this volume is expected to reach up to 2.2 billion tons annually, which is a cause of concern for governments and society[1].Brazil is one of the nations that produces the largest amount of waste, following the increase of its population (currently 200.4 million) each year[2]
Each year, about 1.3 billion tons of solid waste are generated worldwide
REVIEW OF PAPERS For this systematic review, the electronic and gray literature search yielded a total of 76 documents, which gave us an initial idea of the small number of publications on the topic
Summary
About 1.3 billion tons of solid waste are generated worldwide. By 2025, this volume is expected to reach up to 2.2 billion tons annually, which is a cause of concern for governments and society[1].Brazil is one of the nations that produces the largest amount of waste, following the increase of its population (currently 200.4 million) each year[2]. About 1.3 billion tons of solid waste are generated worldwide. By 2025, this volume is expected to reach up to 2.2 billion tons annually, which is a cause of concern for governments and society[1]. Brazil is one of the nations that produces the largest amount of waste, following the increase of its population (currently 200.4 million) each year[2]. The country generates nearly 80 million tons of solid waste per year, being elected as the third largest waste producer in the planet[3]. The situation is more concerning due to the fact that professionals involved with waste collection in the country do not receive the attention deserved by municipal authorities or attributable respect from the society[4]. It is contended that those professionals are exposed to a variety of occupational hazards[6], most of them not discussed within scientific literature in a context where such individuals face social stereotyping as an effect of cultural influences[7]
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