Avaliação das condições de trabalho em fábricas de móveis: estudo de caso na cidade de Pato Branco - PR

Abstract

In Brazil the micro and small enterprises account for 99% of companies incorporated and generate 52% of formal employment. In the furniture sector there are different sizes of companies, most of them being micro enterprises formed little information or resources to meet the safety standards at work. Furniture factories are classified as risk level 3 and represent danger to the integrity of workers. In this monograph, there was a case study with five woodworks at Pato Branco city on Paraná state, evaluating the work condition and possible risks employees are exposing, comparing them with Regulatory Rules (NR’s). Were realized noise measurements, temperature and also a questionnaire assessment about enterprises organization factors. After check e analysis, it was found that noise levels were above the allowable under NR15 and that there was no risk related to exposure to heat. It was also identified that few workers use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and also that a minority receive training about work safety issue a fact that worries while reinforces the need for greater awareness of the use of PPE, as well as illustrate the risks posed to workers' health when not in use.