Author:

• Janaína Santos de Siqueira - Siqueira, J.S - <js.desiqueira@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6439-5265

Co-author(s):

• Rita de Cássia Pereira Fernandes - Fernandes, R. C. P. - <ritafernandes@ufba.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3353-5365

Abstract:

This cross-sectional study investigated the association between self-reported \"race/skin color\" and two outcomes - psychosocial and physical demands at work - in 1032 workersUrban Cleaning and Footwear Industry in Bahia. Psychosocial demand was measured through the Job Content Questionnaire and physical demand, with questions about postures and material handling. Cox regression provided prevalence ratios (PR) adjusted for age, sexand education. Among blacks there is a higher proportion of waste collectors and a lower proportion of supervisory positions. Black workers are more exposed to high psychological demand and low job control and, consequently, to the highest job strain (PR = 1.65). In addition, they are more exposed to working with raised arms (RP = 1.93) and to material handling (RP = 1.62), compared to whites. Browns are more exposed to low job control (PR = 1.36), working with raised arms (PR = 1.48) and material handling (PR = 1.25), also compared to whites. Social support is lower among blacks and browns. The study demonstrated inequities in psychosocial and physical exposures at work that are in line with the structural conception of racism and their evidence can contribute to behaviors that expand equity in the world of work.

Keywords:

psychosocial factors, physical exertion, iniquities, racism, occupational health

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