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Objective: to discuss conceptions and contributions of hospital workers about healthy work environments. Method: a qualitative study that interviewed 21 workers from the Occupational Health and Safety Service and the Internal Accident Prevention Commission from a large-sized public hospital in the northern region of the country. The data were analyzed by means of Focal Content Analysis supported by ATLAS.ti, 9.0 software features. Results: four categories were generated: Necessary conditions: materials and personnel; Challenges to overcome: management, recognition, attrition and acceptance; Suggestions and tools; and (Conceptions) for healthy working environments. The contributions seized in the analysis indicate components that refer to well-being at work, effective protection and risk control, and positive interpersonal relationships. Final considerations: health workers express weaknesses and needs that can contribute to understanding, interventions and improvements in work environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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