Work-health ratio of military firefighters from Paraíba's 4th military firefighting battalion

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159512503014

• Palavras-chave: Health; Work; Military firefighters.

• Keywords: Health; Work; Military firefighters.

• Abstract:

  The aim of this study was to identify the work-health conditions of military firefighters from the 4th Military Firefighter Battalion in Paraíba. The study was quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and field-based. The population consisted of 58 military firefighters belonging to the 4th Military Firefighter Battalion of Paraíba. Two questionnaires were used: the first was the modified Quality of Life and Health Assessment Questionnaire (QOL-80) and the second was the adapted Goldberg questionnaire. The results show that the soldiers from Paraíba's 4th Military Firefighter Battalion who took part in the research had long working hours, which had a direct effect on reducing the time available for other physical activities, making demands that were harmful to their health and favoring work problems. Weight overload and problems with ergonomics have been the variables most pointed out in the study as predictors of health problems among military firefighters. Long working hours produce difficulties in personal, social and family relationships, and also influence the time available for health care, which can lead to occupational illnesses. As a result, workers end up reducing their time for physical exercise, which could help their performance and reduce health problems. This study recommends specific actions, especially in adapting the work environment in terms of ergonomics and physical fitness exercises, with the aim of preserving the well-being of these soldiers so that they remain active and collaborate even more with regional society, ensuring that the mission of protecting the lives and property of the population is fulfilled.