“…Whichever the minimal index used to observe the phenomenon, it works to create a standard to the database and indicate solutions to the problem, or in other words, to detect the causes, and if the sources of the problem are seen under the spectrum of the abilities or effectiveness of policies, it is possible to plan counter-control measures. Among the main causes of absence from work of nursing professionals, the most mentioned are illnesses related to the osteomuscular system, resulted from the working processes of the team, which involves changing the position of patients, bed bath, transportation of patients from the bed to the stretcher for examinations, proceedings, and transfers, among other activities (8,5,13) . According to the data presented, when relating the variable absenteeism and the professional category, it is evident that workers with high-school level or below are more absent from work than those with college level.…”