A indústria da construção e os acidentes de trabalho: uma revisão da literatura.

Abstract

The construction industry is considered one of the largest sectors of the world economy, however, it is one of the most dangerous industries, according to data published by global health and safety associations. This work is a research whose objective is to identify the main approaches to work accidents in the Civil Construction Industry from 2000 to 2020. Therefore, a Systematic Literature Review (RSL) was adopted as the methodological procedure, with the model proposed by Mayring (2003) and adapted for the present research. The results of this review were listed and divided between the sample's descriptive statistics, with relationship network analyzes through the use of the VOSViewer software, and content analysis. From the RSL, it was understood which reasons lead workers to practice unsafe acts, the main causes of injuries and which are the forms of prevention. In view of this, it was identified that falls from a height, fallen objects and materials, and not using PPE, are the most frequent causes of accidents. While safety training, risk assessments and use of PPE were the main preventive measures observed during a survey. It was concluded, therefore, that the construction industry still faces significant obstacles in relation to the occurrence of work accidents and that there is an increase in research in this area. In a complementary manner, the main points related to the theme were diagnosed and identified, which will serve as a basis for the adoption of improvements and will provide the best work and quality of life for workers in the sector.