Diagnóstico de riscos ocupacionais no setor de beneficiamento de grãos de uma empresa produtora de rações animais.

Abstract

According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (2022), between 2018 and 2020, there were 4324 records of work accidents related to the grinding and manufacture of starchy products derived from corn for animals, an activity related to the processing of grains, 23 of which occurred in the Northeast Region, among these, 4 took place in Paraíba. Thus, the analysis of occupational risks in the production process of grain processing is relevant in the prevention of accidents at work, since such an observation helps to minimize, neutralize and control the risks to which workers are exposed. Thus, this research aimed to carry out a diagnosis of occupational risks in the grain processing sector of an animal feed trading company, located in the municipality of Soledade, PB, to identify possible sources of risk, in addition to proposing measures in order to mitigate them and preserve the physical integrity of the worker. To this end, an exploratory research was carried out, of an applied nature with a qualitative approach, through technical visits that provided general inspections and photographic records. In the methodology, three approaches for risk analysis were used. First, the application of questionnaires to ascertain the workers' perception and concern regarding exposure to risks in the work environment. Second, adoption of verification lists, based on regulatory norms, considered applicable to the surveyed sector, to verify nonconformities. Finally, use of the Preliminary Risk Analysis (APR) tool, which identifies undesirable events, their causes, consequences, detection methods and safeguards. As a result, the lack of knowledge, sensitivity and concern on the part of workers regarding the risks present in the work environment was observed. On the other hand, there was a greater concern with productivity, in relation to work safety. For the grain processing sector, 75% of the risks were classified as NT (not tolerable) and 25% as M (moderate) and no risk was considered as tolerable. Intervention measures were proposed to prevent accidents and to reduce occupational risks in order to make the work environment safer.