O uso de equipamentos de proteção individual em propriedades rurais produtoras de fumo, localizadas no interior do Município de Dona Francisca – RS

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by tobacco growers in the area of Linha Grande, Dona Francisca - Rio Grande do Sul. The study was a approach qualitative, a structured questionnaire containing multiple choice responses as a tool for collecting information on the use of pesticides and intoxication after using it; occupational accidents and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the cultivation of tobacco. It was evidenced that all farmers interviewed use agrochemicals in their tobacco plantations. As for work accidents, cuts were reported at the time of harvest and stings of venomous animals. Concerning the use of PPE, it was found that it is little accepted by the tobacco growers; making use of only some of the equipment, as they consider uncomfortable, making it difficult for farmers to carry out their activities in the production of tobacco.