Working and health conditions in workplaces in the municipality of Holguin

Abstract

Introduction: The link between workers' health and working conditions and the work environment is significant. The study of health and working conditions has been a topic of growing interest in recent decades, particularly in the field of occupational health

Objective: To identify working and health conditions in selected workplaces in the municipality of Holguín.

Methods: A survey was administered to 80 workers in the municipality of Holguín, using a non-probability convenience sample, and they were selected according to their occupational category.

Results: The 50-59 age group predominated (36.25%) and men (57.50%). The most common occupational category was manual labor (28.75%), as well as state employment status and permanent contract type (92.50%). Physical hazards, such as inadequate lighting, were more common (27.50%). The risk of accidents was falls from other people at the same level, which was 68.75%. Dissatisfaction with inadequate pay in relation to the effort put in was the most common, 96.25%, and too many responsibilities, 87.50%. Pre-employment examinations were performed on 77.50% of workers, and only 27.50% received periodic examinations.

Conclusions: Current working conditions can affect workers' health, due to the presence of physical hazards, lack of resources, risk of accidents, and poor attention to workers' health and well-being.