Saúde e segurança de trabalhadores em uma estação de tratamento de água: um estudo de caso em riscos químicos

Abstract

Obtaining water quality has always been a problem faced by man. The water treatment system is a collective solution to such a difficulty. Throughout this treatment, chemicals are incorporated into the process to ensure quality parameters established by legislation. These products have different degrees of toxicity and represent chemical hazards to the station operators. In this study, the relationship between work accidents and chemicals was illustrated along with the provisions of the work design (layout of the physical disposition herewith the flow of the production process, as well as the choice of the technology used).The effectiveness and efficiency of OSH practices with regard to chemical hazards, CIPA organization, and other factors related to occupational hygiene were examined to measure the company's organizational integration. All the data collected in this study were obtained through the application of three different questionnaires. The results obtained demonstrated the company's concern with good OSH practices. The good relationship between employees and the company provides a constant improvement in operational practices. This means reducing costs related to labor accidents, ensuring operational efficiency and improving the working environment.