Open AccessQuality of life, lifestyle, and working environment of women in the footwear industry
Author(s) -
Lilian Rios,
André Oliveira Paggiaro,
Rosa Áurea Quintella Fernandes
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.181
H-Index - 7
eISSN - 2447-0147
pISSN - 1679-4435
DOI - 10.47626/1679-4435-2020-517
Subject(s) - irritability , quality of life (healthcare) , anxiety , psychology , physical therapy , medicine , environmental health , psychiatry , nursing
The footwear industry uses glue and other organic solvents (such as ethyl acetate, acetone, xylene, and toluene) in its manufacturing process; these substances, when associated with an inadequate working environment, can potentialize health problems and interfere with the perception of quality of life by female workers.