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Military firefighters: a gaze at the health and the violence related to work

ABSTRACT

This article aims to reflect about the worker health and work-related violence from the movement played by military firefighters in the state of Rio de Janeiro in 2011. The qualitative research, developed through the records of public events of the category, uses content analysis technique for processing and interpretation of the material. Results show that the workers demand decent working conditions. The violation of such right can be considered a form of violence in the workplace and negatively impact the health, life and the very occupation of the worker at stake.

KEYWORDS
Violence; Firefighters; Occupational health; Workplace violence

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