Riscos e satisfação no trabalho de frentistas de postos de combustível

Abstract

This study aimed to know the perception of attendants that work in fuel stations about risks and satisfaction at work. It is a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research. The theoretical framework was the Psychodynamic of Work and the scenario was eight fuel stations localized in the urban area of Santa Maria/RS. The participants were eight attendants of different fuel stations. Data collection was carried out through semistructured interviews. The data obtained was analyzed through Bardin s content analysis proposal. The research followed all ethical and legal aspects pertinent to the appropriate implementation of study, being developed according to the Committee of Ethics and Research from the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, according to the Resolution Nº 466/12 of the National Health Council. Concerning the results, these were organized in three categories titled: Experiences of satisfaction and dissatisfaction lived by attendants; Risks and hazards due to working in fuel stations. Thus, the context of work of attendants has fundamental role in issues that involve satisfaction and dissatisfaction experiences. The organization and conditions of work may evoke suffering and take to both physical and mental illness. The socio-professional relationships may begin experiences of satisfaction and dissatisfaction. Dissatisfaction also arises from work schedules. On the other hand, work satisfaction is given by acknowledgment, employment, security and convenience, besides cooperation among the employees. In relation to occupational risks, which they are exposed to, there is a limited perception concerning the attendants. The results here evidenced might contribute to improve this context of work, straightening experiences that generate satisfaction, reframing the experiences of dissatisfaction. Thus, the environment of fuel stations shows a relevant field to nursing actions, in order to contribute to the prevention of accidents and promotion in health of these employees, having as objective the construction of proactive subjects, protagonists of their own health-work relation history.