[Functional aging and work conditions in forensic workers].
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to evaluate aging associated to work conditions.


METHODS
Eight hundred and seven forensic workers answered the questionnaire "Work Ability Index - WAI". The ergonomic conditions were analysed using a job analysis method - AET (Rohmert & Landau).


RESULTS
The largest number of employees were mainly submitted to cognitive demands at work. The most reported diagnosed diseases were: musculoskeletal diseases (and lesions), neurological (including emotional disturbances), respiratory, digestive, skin and cardiovascular diseases. The analysis of the logistic regression models showed that: female workers, those with longer time on the job and job title of operational helper, increase the odds ratio to present low or moderate WAI.


CONCLUSIONS
The results point out the need to improve the working conditions. It is suggested the implementation of Specialized Safety Engineering and Occupational Medicine Service, as it is demanded by the Federal Law 6,514 of 1977.
Bellusci
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Departamento de Saúde Ambiental da Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
Fischer
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FM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D004782:Environmental Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015993:Life Tables; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D009790:Occupations; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014938:Work Capacity Evaluation