Diagnóstico de risco à saúde do trabalhador na extração de ametista no município de Chopinzinho PR

Abstract

The municipality of Chopinzinho, Parana State Southwest is considered important in regard to the Amethyst extraction. The extraction of these minerals is done in underground galleries. The extraction method is through the process of rock drilling where the dismantling occurs with explosive material and subsequently removed from the site geodes. The extracted minerals are good quality gems. Mining activity produces a lot of dust and releases toxic gases during the blasting process and can cause serious illness to workers' health due to the silica exposure. Other accident risks also occur, such as rock collapse, accidents with machinery and equipment and ergonomic risks due to weight lifting and long in the same position. This paper aims to make a diagnosis identifying the risks of accidents and occupational health of workers in the amethyst extraction, qualitative survey in Chopinzinho municipality Health Center of cases with possible symptoms of silicosis and propose efficient health protection methods of workers. In the survey it can be seen that the majority of cases related diseases symptoms of silicosis. 4325 cases of patients with lung problems were analyzed. These data are patients of Health central area of the city center, where patients of High Bridge Community are included. The number of cases is a repeat offender, because the patient has been served several times in the same period in 10 years. The patient care system counts as a new case and not as the same person answered. The percentages of 4325 cases are: 17.91% have acute infection of the upper airways unspecified and 7.70% of the cases with acute tonsillitis not specified, followed by asthma with 2.18% and other chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. More were analyzed 44 cases of community patients Line Passa Quatro, served by the Health Unit of St. Agnes. Based on surveys done in the database through the International Code of diseases - ICD. These symptoms can be considered Silicosis suspects. In this survey there is a need for more detailed examination and quantitative analysis of dust in the working environment, so that specific data are obtained on the existing conditions, and measuring the amount of inhaled dust, and improvements in the location of mining activities . The development of the Risk Management Program through a qualified technician responsible and the health protection program for workers with support from the Health Department of the municipality of Chopinzinho.