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[Work by shifts in Botucatu, São Paulo: a descriptive study]
1Departamento de Saúde Pública, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, SP, 18618-970, Brasil.
Cadernos De Saude Publica
|April 1, 1997
Summary
This study surveyed companies in Botucatu, São Paulo, revealing shift work prevalence and organization. Findings detail various shift schedules, providing a basis for future health and social impact research on shift workers.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Industrial Organization
- Sociology of Work
Background:
- Limited data exists on shift work schedules and organization in Botucatu, São Paulo State.
- Understanding these work structures is crucial for assessing worker well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To gather initial data on shift work schedules and organizational practices in Botucatu companies.
- To characterize the implementation of shift systems within responding industries.
Main Methods:
- Utilized company directories to identify potential participants.
- Employed facsimiles and mailgrams for initial contact and information gathering.
- Distributed questionnaires to companies confirming shift work to detail organizational structures.
Main Results:
- 66 companies responded, with 42 being manufacturing industries.
- 14 companies utilize shift work, involving 6,541 out of 9,502 workers.
- Shift schedules varied in length (5-8 hours), number, and rotation patterns, with 8 companies using rotating systems.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a foundational dataset on shift work in Botucatu.
- This data is essential for future research into the health and social implications for shift workers.
- Identified diverse shift system implementations requiring further investigation.