The object of this paper is the analysis of a selection sector in a recycled material catcher cooperative. By using the Ergonomic Work Analysis, the paper shows that besides work-related risks and diseases other sources of discomfort are generated by the work organization mode. The guidance of workers from the Municipal Landfill Site to the cooperative organization in search of social inclusion and income generation activities seemed to intensify psycho-suffering, mental and physical overload and especially it determined financial problems. This situation asks for changes in the work organization mode and requests institutional partnership.
ergonomic work analysis; cooperatives; recycling; selection