Gerenciamento e sinalização de riscos ocupacionais no Laboratório de Sistemas de Separação e Otimização de Processos (LASSOP)

Abstract

The research laboratory is a common space in universities and research centers and is used by a relevant number of researchers, professors, students, technicians and employees in general. In general, the execution of laboratory activities exposes the worker to several risks that must be identified in order to minimize them in order to preserve their health and safety. With the objective of preventing accidental deaths, injuries or illnesses, in addition to ensuring the quality of the environment, and, as far as possible, identifying and managing associated risks, a safety methodology was created for the integration of risk management in the processes that address hazards as operational considerations. This risk analysis, which was initially used by the military, was adapted for industrial use, with the aim, among others, of preventing material and human losses, which could harm companies, affecting both their assets and their image. In view of this, this work aims to identify the risks existing in the Laboratory of Systems of Separation and Optimization of Processes (LASSOP), located at the Federal University of Alagoas, in the city of Maceió - AL, with the intention of elaborating a Program of Management of Risks (PGR), in addition to updating the laboratory's documentation and signage with regard to safety, in order to reduce the occurrence of accidents, resulting in a safe, comfortable and efficient place for all employees, and consequently, making the more productive system. Risk management enables effective preparedness and response to interrelated impacts, as well as integrated resolutions to the various risks. This planning focused on harm reduction is essential for the laboratory whose objective is the growth and maintenance of its research.