Estudo sobre a gestão de segurança do trabalho em obras agroindustriais realizadas por empresas terceirizadas

Abstract

Brazilian agribusiness is one of the pillars of the economy, driving grain production and the construction of storage facilities in various regions. This growth, however, presents significant challenges related to workplace safety, especially on projects carried out by outsourced companies. The construction industry, responsible for these projects, is among the sectors with the highest accident rates in the country due to its high operational complexity, high worker turnover, varying skill levels, and fragmented responsibilities. This study aimed to analyze workplace safety management in outsourced companies operating in agro-industrial projects in the southern region of Brazil, identifying deviations, preventive measures adopted, application of regulatory standards, and accident occurrences. Questionnaires administered to outsourced companies and technical field visits were used. The results highlighted a deficit in the safety culture, despite the existence of regulatory standards. As a proposed improvement, we recommend the adoption of standardized weekly questionnaires completed by each company's safety managers, along with periodic meetings with outsourced company managers. These actions promote continuous monitoring, incident prevention, and the strengthening of a collaborative and efficient safety culture in large-scale agro-industrial projects.