Relação entre a exposição repetitiva dos aos gases que são liberados da gasolina automotiva e os frentistas dos postos de revenda de combustíveis

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life of the gas station attendants at the end of the working day when the same are exposed to the gases that come out of gasoline, in particular benzene, and has harmful effects on the body of these employees. Informations was conducted through questionnaires involving questions related to the health of workers and how they feel at the end of the day after repetitive exposure to gases when filling the fuel tanks of vehicles. The analysis consisted of checking the time the attendants remain exposed, comparing symptoms at the beginning and end of the journey at petrol stations of different flags (Shell, Ipiranga, Petrobras BR-gas station and white flag, flags that are not part of any specific network distribution). The methodology used a previously prepared questionnaire attended by 40 attendants of posts with 4 different flags, and 73% were men aged between 18 and 56 years, 48% with primary school. Of the 40 participants, 70% were no smokers and 45% did not consume alcoholic beverages. It was observed that 98% reported not having acquired any occupational disease and 5% reported that they feel more smell due to work with gasoline. More than 52% reported having presented reactions like dry hands, burning eyes and headaches at the end of the workday. This study found that occupational exposure to gasoline causes damage to the attendants becoming more necessary information on which the attendants are exposed and the safety measures that can be used. It is charged that some of the relevant bodies with regard to the health and safety of workers and the owners of the gas stations are more concerned with the aesthetics of the site to attract more customers than with the quality of life of employees. This study examined the use of PPE suggested by MSDS and observed that 95% of the attendants use only full uniform including shoes and cream to invisible hands as a form of protection. The other protective equipment such as gloves, masks and goggles are stored in boxes for use in tank truck unloading.