Hygiene and labor safety of the workers of the trash dump of Estelí, in the second semester of 2015

Abstract

The present study conducted an evaluation about hygiene and labor safety of the workers of the municipal trash dump of Estelí, in the second semester of 2015. This is a mix methods research (both quantitative and qualitative), as it deeply addresses the hygiene and safety of the workers of the municipal trash dump of Estelí. The universe of the study consisted of the Municipality of Estelí. The data collection instruments were interview and survey. The interview was administered to Carlos Pino Corrales, Director of the Municipal services, and to Lelia Isabel Perez, Director of Collection and Treatment of waste disposal.  Interviews were also administered to security guards and land fillers. The main research results reveal that current situation related to hygiene and safety of the workers of the municipal trash dump.