Da vigilância para prevenção de acidentes de trabalho: contribuição da ergonomia da atividade

Abstract

Da vigilância para prevenção de acidentes de trabalho: contribuição da ergonomia da atividadeFrom surveillance to work-related accident prevention: the contribution of the ergonomics of the activity

Indicators of Work Accidents in Slaughter Refrigerators and Broiler Processing

“…Out of the total number of workers, 67.9% (ANL NR: ANL WR: AWL) were injured when employed for than 36 months, and 47.3% of accidents with leave -the largest proportion -occurred when the workers were employed for 12 months or less. This is consistent with the finding of Vilela et al (2012), who also found that the highest rates of accidents requiring leave happened within the first 12 months of employment, and recorded that the workers complained not having received proper training to safely carry out their activities, such as on the use of knives for carcass cut-up. Most accidents happen with less experienced workers (Araujo, 2008;Vilela et al, 2012).…”

“…This is consistent with the finding of Vilela et al (2012), who also found that the highest rates of accidents requiring leave happened within the first 12 months of employment, and recorded that the workers complained not having received proper training to safely carry out their activities, such as on the use of knives for carcass cut-up. Most accidents happen with less experienced workers (Araujo, 2008;Vilela et al, 2012). Studies in slaughterhouses in the USA indicate that workers receive little training and are often forced to work under the threat of dismissal if they refuse to work (Harmse et al, 2016;Human Rights Watch, 2004;Lipscomb et al, 2007).…”

“…Other authors attribute the high number of cut injuries to activities that require the use of knives and cutting equipment, such as saws and scissors, as well as to the strength and repetitive movement of the upper limbs, and to the workers' lack of training (Araújo, 2008;Buzanello & Moro, 2012;Musolin et al, 2013;Schulz et al, 2012;Vilela et al, 2012).…”

“…However, stating that accidents occur due to personal recklessness is not sufficient to explain the causes of accidents at a level that can be used for organizational learning (Vilela et al, 2012). It should be kept in mind that human failure is the consequence and not the cause of the problem (Reason, 2002).…”

Hospital Cleaning Service and Sickness Absenteeism at Work

“…Na literatura, a dor osteomuscular tem sido abordada como uma das principais causas de absenteísmo e redução de produtividade no trabalho. 9,14,23 Produz incapacidade física e funcional, causa o absenteísmo e comprometimento laboral, gerando aumento dos custos para os sistemas de saúde. 24,25 Como limitações do estudo citam-se: o delineamento transversal, no qual não se pode inferir causalidade (viés da…”