Percepção de risco do uso de agrotóxicos por trabalhadores rurais no Brasil.

Abstract

The introduction of pesticides in Brazil continued to stimulate agricultural production and hence promoted agribusiness expansion. These chemicals, however, cause serious health problems to environment and human health, in particular farm worker who has direct contact with toxic substances. The purpose of assessing perception of environmental risk and health, by farm workers, in relation to these agrochemicals held an integrative literature review. This study selected 20 articles dating from 2007 to 2014, all local content analyzed in order to obtain relevant information concerning knowledge of farm workers in relation to damage that pesticides can cause both health regarding natural resources. The results of analysis it became evident that majority of publications, initially attributed to low education workers lack of care in handling, storage and disposal of these substances. It was noticed, however, that this hypothesis is partly refuted by not being solely responsible for the indiscriminate use of this chemical, since many articles make it clear that yes there is, on the part of farmers to risk perception. Predominate, however, requirement for productions by current agribusiness, which makes pesticide is viewed as only solution for good harvests, inducing worker to make a denial speech of risk as defensive instinct. Another noticeable aspect of farmer is cultural factor, evidenced by beliefs that have been propagated for generations. The analysis concludes the need for an awareness campaign about risks caused by pesticides and that this should be done in order to associate all stakeholders. Practice and adoption of a protocol aimed at the farm worker dealing in particular pesticides in primary care by the Family Health Strategy (FHS), especially those located in farma areas is suggested; Inserting the subject as debate in schools; educational policies associated with projects with financial incentives and state support in order to provide market for sustainable agriculture. Added to this alternative a policy of strict supervision and inspection, subject to imposition of penalties to those who break the law.