Análise de riscos dos trabalhadores da coleta de resíduos sólidos domiciliares do município de Curitiba - PR

Abstract

This present aims make a study analyzing the possible risks to which workers who work in the collection of household solid waste in the municipality of Curitiba Paraná are exposed during their workday. In this sense a literature search and a case study where these workers answered a questionnaire that formed the basis for the study was developed. Among the biggest risks described by collectors and perceived in the study, the improper packaging of broken glass, contusions / sprains and falls carrying vehicle are causing more accidents between this working class. The study revealed that the company where the research was conducted provides all personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the activity of collecting domestic solid waste, but not the use of such equipment by employees, increases the chance of accidents. With the completion of the study, one can see that the population has a certain contempt and prejudice with regard to workers collecting household waste, something that should not occur, both the importance of this work has for society, but also for the hard work and full of risks exercising daily. Some joint actions of the government, the company responsible for waste collection and society have become favorable situation for collectors of household waste.