Segurança no laboratório de saneamento da UTFPR Câmpus Londrina

Abstract

The present study verified the safety at the UTFPR Sanitation Laboratory, Londrina, located at Pioneers Road, number 3131 (Morumbi Garden). The site was analyzed according to the current legislation in order to make the laboratory environment safer for all the activities developed (practical classes, scientific initiation, completion work, masters and research in general). Measurements were made in the laboratory related to temperature, humidity and illuminance in three different situations, as well as observations regarding the preparation and discard of reagents. There was also follow-up of practical classes, noise measurements, laboratory layout analysis, user ergonomics, and microbiological analysis of sewage. During the classes, the use of collective and individual protection equipment was observed by the users. As for the chemicals used in the laboratory, twelve harmful products were separated after analysis and through the FISPQ (Chemical Safety Data Sheet) and ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) were prepared handling and specific recommendations with regard to risks to humans and the environment. In this way, a Risks Map (physical risks, chemical risks, biological risks, ergonomic risks and accident risks) was elaborated based on quantitative and qualitative information collected, which is of extreme importance in any environment. Finally, improvements were proposed for the laboratory in question aiming the well being of users and minimizing risks and accidents.