Análise dos riscos ocupacionais: estudo de caso em uma olaria em Caçapava do Sul - RS

Abstract

When dealing with an activity in which human resources are required for its development, it is essential to study measures related to risks prevention in the work environment. This research, linked to the Postgraduate Program in Mineral Technology of the Federal University of Pampa, addresses one of the fundamental pillars of any economic activity, in this case in particular, of the non-metallic minerals processing sector: safety and health of the worker. This is an exploratory-descriptive research, in which a case study was carried out in a pottery in the municipality of Caçapava do Sul - RS, seeking to identify the occupational risks in the enterprise. The methodology included qualitative and quantitative analysis, through field data collection and evaluation of existing records. It was observed the operation of the whole production process of the pottery, analyzing the activities developed in the different jobs, in order to be able to identify the occupational risks, its source and the way workers are exposed to these risks. Have been verified physical risks such as noise, heat, vibration and nonionizing radiations, chemical risks such as dust, gases and metal fumes in the work environment and resulting from maintenance tasks, as well as ergonomic and accident risks, varying according to the sector: raw material extraction, production of bricks, oven/dryer, maintenance and freight/delivery. Although risks inherent to the activities developed have been identified, it was fully applicable the collective, individual and administrative protection measures for its due control, aiming to prevent the health and physical integrity of workers.