Análise dos níveis de temperatura aos quais os trabalhadores de um centro de testes veiculares estão expostos

Abstract

Several factors put the worker´s health and safety at risk in environment of the Vehicle Test Center. The work environment, then, is a very important factor in the universe of physical risks, in occupational hygiene. Therefore it´s necessary to perform inspection of a working environment (thermal conditions) inside an automobile assembly industry. To inspect the working environment (Vehicle Testing Center - CTV) of an automobile assembly industry, in relation to temperature conditions. Results` analyze comparing to the Brazilian specific standards. Prepare and present work conditions report, considering the environment temperature factor. Definition of the ambient temperature measurement points. Measure temperatures for 12 months using Globe Thermometer. Selection of the stations where the extreme results (winter and summer) are verified. Datas´ analysis and results presentation. The temperature is homogeneous inside CTV, both for heat and cold. The physical risk factor exceeded the limits allowed by the Norms (NR-15, NR-17 and NHO-06). These results, which exceed the limits of Occupational Exposure recommended by the Norms, indicate the urgent need for adequacy of the studied environment, for protection of the workers´ health who works on it.