Análise dos riscos ocupacionais em uma serraria no município de Maceió, AL, Brasil

Abstract

With the growth of the timber industry in recent decades, driven by growing demand and its important role in economic and social development, generating jobs and taxes. Technological advances modernized the production process, with the introduction of machines and equipment. However, this equipment poses occupational risks, especially when it is not used properly, leading to minor or serious accidents. Furthermore, physical work exacerbates these risks. Therefore, the importance of reducing or eliminating these risks becomes essential, adopting measures to prevent diseases and preserve the physical and psychological health of workers. This research presents an analysis of occupational risks in a sawmill, aiming to identify and evaluate the occupational risks found in a sawmill located in the municipality of Maceió, in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The analysis was carried out through periodic visits in the period between June and August 2024. In addition, interviews were carried out with workers using questionnaires, in addition to checklists, photographic records, environmental and organizational assessments, using qualitative and descriptive research, evaluating the activity and interacting with workers, where it was possible to outline and choose the situations analyzed in a global and quantitative way based on numbers, data, bibliographic research and occupational risk assessment methods. The results of this analysis identified an environment subject to the risk of serious accidents at work and occupational diseases, associated with the company's work activities and the lack of awareness and training of workers regarding the use of PPE, where the lack of use of the same was found, such as helmet, seat belt, ear protectors, gloves, etc. It is concluded that after the irregularities highlighted, the company must invest in active work safety management, assisting more broadly in the causes and effects of occupational risks that workers are exposed to in each of the sectors and in the creation of safety measures. accident prevention and health of its employees.