Perfil dos acidentes de trabalho em refinaria de petróleo

Abstract

The study results showed that there is a predominance of accidents in lower hierarchy workers, and these accidents occur mainly during maintenance activities. There is a need to improve the company's accident reporting system and accident investigation procedures.

Desenvolvimento sustentável e saúde do trabalhador nos estudos de impacto ambiental de refinarias no Brasil

“…These measures are feasible through the correlation of scientific data and national health databases and should anticipate possible health outcomes with repercussions on public health and the environment. The results of the present diagnosis indicate a lack of concern for vulnerable groups and for chemical exposure and other occupational liabilities common in refineries (Souza and Freitas, 2002).…”

“…We observed that environmental impact studies overestimate the estimated positive impacts such as generating jobs and taxes, while ignoring the potential of accidents and occupational diseases (Augusto, 1991(Augusto, , 1995Souza Freitas, 2002).…”

“…None of these studies has acknowledged worker injuries and liabilities, although the literature infers vulnerability situations and changes in morbidity and mortality in the population (Augusto, 1991(Augusto, , 1995Silva et al, 2009;Souza and Freitas, 2002). Moreover, Augusto (1991, 1995 found a direct relation between workers' exposure to chemical pollutants from oil production and the pathophysiological processes responsible for blood disorders.…”

“…Considering the potential for installing new refineries in Brazil, we must consider their possible occupational health impacts due to specific occupational hazards caused by exposure to aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals Souza and Freitas, 2002).…”

“…Occupational accidents in refineries include engineering and maintenance accidents, typical work accidents, and extensive chemical accidents caused by explosions, leaks, improper residue disposal, and inadequate transport of hazard products (Sevá Filho, 2010;Souza and Freitas, 2002).…”