Riscos ocupacionais de funcionários de postos de combustíveis: estudo de caso

Abstract

This research was developed in three fuel filling stations in the city of Curitiba / PR, aiming to identify occupational hazards and exposure to BTEX by employees of the enterprises. The methodology presented was analysis of local ground water to identify the concentration of each BTEX compound parameter, which were subsequently compared with the maximum values allowed by the laws in force. The research also presents results of questionnaires given to employees with major symptoms that present during and after hours. The results were that all projects have analyzed contamination and monitoring wells at concentrations above the maximum allowed by law. In developments of the concentration of benzene was 53 times higher than allowed. The symptoms presented by workers of the enterprises may be related to the continuous exposure of these employees to the BTEX compound, which can lead to cancer and even death.