Avaliação das condições de segurança do trabalho de uma microindústria de laticínios no município de Mafra - SC

Abstract

Microenterprises are essential to Brazil's economy, generating much of the employment and income of the country. However, there is no legislation requiring microenterprises (less than 20 employees) to have an Internal Commission of Accidents Protection (CIPA), so there are many failures related to safety and health at work in these places, where many accidents happen. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the work safety conditions in a dairy microindustry in Mafra-SC. The research model used was the case study because the study analyzed carefully a place, furthermore this work identified and analyzed a reality, so it was developed through exploratory-descriptive research. Data collection was performed by measuring environmental conditions (noise and illumination), observation in loco, unstructured interview and a check-list of some Regulations Standards (NR's). For data analysis tables and graphs were used, moreover a risk map was produced. The risks identified in microindustry were the physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, and ergonomic and physical risk was the most intense because the noise level found in all production area (87 to 99 dB (A)) was over than permitted for NR 15 (maximum of 85dB (A)). Other irregularities identified included lack of appropriate Individual Protection Equipment (EPI) (ear plugs, gloves, goggles, long sleeves, jackets suitable for cold), inadequate posture of workers, wet and slippery floor, the presence of steps on the exit and local circulation and obstruction of fire extinguishers. Suggestions for improvements were proposed to minimize the risks identified aiming to obtain a safer and better environment.