Análise preliminar de risco das principais atividades de extração florestal com cabos aéreos no município de tunas do Paraná

Abstract

The using of cable yarders is one of the most adequate wood harvesting systems for hilly regions. It allows increased productivity, cost reduction and environment conservation. However, this operation involves many risks caused by physical, chemical and biological agents, also risks associated to own equipment operation. The use of tools to identify and analyze these risks must be necessary, aiming to prevent and mitigate them for the welfare and safety of workers. Thus, it was performed a brief diagnosis of major risks associated to wood harvesting with cable yarders in a forestry company in Tunas do Paraná region. It was identified eighteen major activities in the process and listed the potential risks, preventive actions and suggestions. Among main suggestions, it figures the correct using of Personal and Collective Protection Equipment (PPE and CPE) and training for fieldworkers, aiming to make this operation viable through the point of view of occupational safety, avoiding potential accidents.