[The aging process and work: a case study in the maintenance engineering division of a public hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil].

This study aimed to identify and analyze the relations between aging and work. This was a case study in the maintenance engineering division of a high-complexity hospital in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. In September and October 2015, 16 semi-structured interviews were held with the division heads and other workers with a minimum age of 50 years.

Association between work ability and fatigue in Brazilian nursing workers.

Background: Impaired work ability is associated with work-related illnesses, early retirement and rising pension costs.

Objective: To investigate the association between work ability and fatigue in nursing workers.

Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 100 nursing workers from two inpatient units at a public teaching hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil.