Avaliação dos riscos ocupacionais entre trabalhadores da coleta de resíduos sólidos domiciliares de um município no centro sul do Paraná

Abstract

The work safety is a subject of extreme importance because it gives enhances the safety and health of the workers and becomes an ally to the local environment care. Therefore, this paper tried to identify the main risks to which the solid waste collection workers are exposed in a southern Paraná city. All the data was collected during technical visits to the Secretaria de Ecologia e MeioAmbiente do Município, through the analysis of technical documents of the City Hall and also by observation of activities developed by these workers. The main risks identified were: noise, vibration, dust, other chemical substances, microorganisms (such as viruses, fungi and bacteria), inadequate work position and physical effort. The qualitative analysis of the risks, along with suggestions to eliminate these risks are also presented in this paper. Therefore the paper concludes that there are several risks to which these workers are exposed, but these risks can be diminished or extinguished by simple measures such as orientation, training and correct use of personal protective equipment.