Os impactos da reestruturação produtiva na saúde e na segurança dos trabalhadores: um estudo de caso no Pólo Eletroeletrônico do Distrito Industrial de Manaus

Abstract

This study examines the impact of productive restructuring in work conditions and their effects on health and safety of workers in the electronics center of the Industrial District of Manaus. The methodology used in the study was built based on the analytical-critical perspective with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Thus, the main source of quantitative data was the record of accidents in the work done by the Metalworkers Union in the years 2007 and 2008. Thus, the quantitative research consists of the document inventory through an? Analysis of communication of Occupational Accidents (CAT) of the Syndicate, which corresponded to 1311 records, which identified the main characteristics of workplace accidents recorded during the period being analyzed. To deepen the analysis of survey data was accomplished documentary mode of qualitative data collection in the field, which is aimed at analyzing the sight of injured workers in relation to the impact of productive restructuring in work conditions and their effects on safety and health workers. Even in this kind of qualitative study were interviewed actors and institutional CEREST Syndicate, which sought to ascertain the vile? The prevention policy in relation to accidents and diseases in Brazil and in enterprises. In synthesis, qualitative research was conducted through the application of forms of semi-structured interviews to 14 individuals, divided between: State Representative (1), representative of workers (1) and workers of the factory floor accident victims work (12). And relevant to mention that this work brings up the discussion of health and safety at work specifically in the Industrial Pole of Manaus (PIM), a topic rarely addressed. It was noted the intensification of exploitation of work and production restructuring, which consequently caused impacts on health and safety of workers. Furthermore, the issue of occupational accidents in PIM shows the lack of employers 'responsibility in relation to workers' rights and justice in the struggle of these workers to have a recognized right.