| Document ID (ISN) | 109479 |
| CIS number |
09-360 |
| Year |
2008 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Leal Ferreira L., Gonzaga M.C, Donatelli S., Bussacos M.A.
Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego |
| Title |
Comprehensive analysis of the work of sugarcane harvesters in the region of Araraquara, São Paulo |
| Original title |
Análise coletiva do trabalho dos cortadores de cana da região de Araraquara, São Paulo [in Portuguese] |
| Bibliographic information |
Fundacentro, Rua Capote Valente 710, São Paulo, SP 06409-002, Brazil, 2nd ed., 2008. 47p. 6 ref. Price: BRL: 5.00. |
| Abstract |
Updating of an earlier study (CIS 01-800) on working conditions among sugarcane harvesters in the state of São Paulo (Brazil), estimated as numbering 400,000. The study involved personal interviews and answers provided by workers. Summary: layout of plantations; production processes and work distribution; activities of the workers; systems for calculating pay; health risks (pain in the arm, blisters and cuts to the hands, tiredness); risk evaluation; comments by workers. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Brazil; work organization; economic aspects; heavy work; sugar cane |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
remuneration; questionnaire survey; upper extremity disorders; work study; personal protective equipment |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Brazil |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Economic aspects
|
