scholarly journals Análise da Segurança do Trabalho nos canteiros de obras do município de Guanambi-BA

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 287-299
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo Lopes Fagundes ◽  
Harley Prado Neves ◽  
Thomas Leonardo Marques de Castro Leal
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Risk ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Risk Prevention ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Regulatory Standards ◽  
Exploratory Survey ◽  
Construction Works

RESUMO:  O desígnio principal da segurança do trabalho é garantir que ele seja realizado da forma como estava previsto, isento de perigo aos trabalhadores envolvidos. Por conseguinte, o objetivo desta pesquisa é analisar o (des)cumprimento normativo diante das obras de construção civil de canteiros no município de Guanambi-BA, no que se refere à segurança do trabalhador. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa de caráter exploratório em cinco canteiros de obras de Guanambi entre janeiro e fevereiro de 2018, com responsáveis técnicos e empregados, por meio da aplicação de questionários de cunho qualitativo e quantitativo, em um total de 12 (doze) entrevistados. Os dados obtidos foram agrupados de acordo aspectos das Normas Regulamentadoras (NRs). Através da pesquisa constataram-se situações irregulares, como a falta do Programa de Prevenção de Riscos Ambientais (PPRA) e do Programa de Condições e Meio Ambiente de Trabalho na Indústria da Construção (PCMAT) em todos os canteiros, além de apresentar situações irregulares no que diz respeito ao trabalho em altura, dentre outros. Porém, também foram observadas algumas medidas corretas e em consonância com as normas regulamentadoras, mostrando que, a situação dos canteiros no município de Guanambi-BA, embora ainda tenha muito a se fazer, existem potencialidades que podem ser aproveitadas e exploradas. Abstract: The main purpose of occupational safety is to ensure that it is carried out as intended, without danger to the workers concerned. Therefore, the objective of this research is to analyze the normative (non) compliance with the construction works of construction sites in the municipality of Guanambi-BA, with regard to worker safety. To this end, an exploratory survey was conducted at five construction sites in Guanambi between January and February 2018, with technical managers and employees, through the application of qualitative and quantitative questionnaires, in a total of 12 (twelve). interviewed. The data obtained were grouped according to aspects of the Regulatory Standards (NRs). The survey found irregular situations, such as the lack of the Environmental Risk Prevention Program (PPRA) and the Construction Conditions and Environment Program (PCMAT) in all construction sites, in addition to presenting irregular situations in the regards work at height, among others. However, some correct measures were also observed and in line with the regulatory norms, showing that the situation of the beds in the municipality of Guanambi-BA, although there is still much to do, there are potentials that can be harnessed and exploited.

Relation of Construction Works to Water Quality

2016 ◽  
Vol 843 ◽  
pp. 87-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavel Svoboda ◽  
Helmut Kurth
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
The Other ◽  
Water Quantity ◽  
Water Protection ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Quantitative Parameters ◽  
Continuous Interaction ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Construction Works

Water and construction works are in continuous interaction. With reference to water protection the effect of construction sites must be considered from two viewpoints: protection of water quality and protection of water quantity and availability. On the other hand, water and its qualitative and quantitative parameters determine the technologies and materials used on construction sites, making their use even impossible in extreme cases.

An Analysis to the Understanding of Safety Equipment for Construction Workers

2014 ◽  
Vol 1044-1045 ◽  
pp. 228-231
Author(s):  
Yoon Seok Shin ◽  
Gwang Hee Kim
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Health Agency ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Safety Equipment ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Accident Statistics ◽  
Construction Works

According to the industrial accident statistics reported by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, about 10 percent of accidental work site deaths were caused by defect or misuse of safety equipment [1]. For this reason, safety equipment should be understood properly to prepare a plan for its appropriate use [2]. Therefore, this study aims to identify the related problems by studying the understanding of safety equipment for construction works at sites. To conduct this study, a questionnaire survey of 100 construction workers in apartment building construction sites in Jeolla-do was carried out. This study reveals that the education on safety equipment is of help for construction workers, but they do not have a deep understanding of it in actual use.

scholarly journals Experimental Analysis of Guardrail Structures for Occupational Safety in Construction

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-151
Author(s):  
Diniane Baruffi ◽  
Marcelo Fabiano Costella ◽  
Zacarias Martin Chamberlain Pravia
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Static Load ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Experimental Models ◽  
Impact Testing ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Static Testing ◽  
Brazilian Standard ◽  
Construction Works

Background: Guardrails are structures that protect workers from falling from heights at construction sites. Objective: The objective is to evaluate experimental models by applying static and impact loads to wood and steel guardrails. Methods: Brazilian and international standards were consulted to define the actions applied to guardrails, which were tested experimentally in three models of each material in a full-size prototype. Results: The experimental results indicate that the models studied could support the applied loads, and no local or global system rupture occurred. However, the displacements for the static load of 1500 N/m required by Brazilian RTP 01 for both models did not comply with Brazilian standard NBR 14718 because they had displacements above 20 mm, despite meeting other international standards for static testing and impact testing. Conclusion: From the results obtained in the experimental tests, it was possible to verify that the structures withstood the applied loads and could be used safely in civil construction works. However, the load requirements of RTP 01 are excessive, and NBR 14718 is not suitable for checking temporary guardrail structures. This demonstrates the need for the Brazilian standard to be revised to guide the dimensioning and verification of structures in order to adapt to international standards.

scholarly journals Sensor-Based Safety Performance Assessment of Individual Construction Workers

Sensors ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 3897 ◽  
Author(s):  
JeeWoong Park ◽  
Yong K. Cho ◽  
Ali Khodabandelu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Model ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Safety Performance ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Well Test ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Monitoring Method ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Automated Method

Over the last decade, researchers have explored various technologies and methodologies to enhance worker safety at construction sites. The use of advanced sensing technologies mainly has focused on detecting and warning about safety issues by directly relying on the detection capabilities of these technologies. Until now, very little research has explored methods to quantitatively assess individual workers’ safety performance. For this, this study uses a tracking system to collect and use individuals’ location data in the proposed safety framework. A computational and analytical procedure/model was developed to quantify the safety performance of individual workers beyond detection and warning. The framework defines parameters for zone-based safety risks and establishes a zone-based safety risk model to quantify potential risks to workers. To demonstrate the model of safety analysis, the study conducted field tests at different construction sites, using various interaction scenarios. Probabilistic evaluation showed a slight underestimation and overestimation in certain cases; however, the model represented the overall safety performance of a subject quite well. Test results showed clear evidence of the model’s ability to capture safety conditions of workers in pre-identified hazard zones. The developed approach presents a way to provide visualized and quantified information as a form of safety index, which has not been available in the industry. In addition, such an automated method may present a suitable safety monitoring method that can eliminate human deployment that is expensive, error-prone, and time-consuming.

Show you the money – firms investing in worker safety have better financial performance: insights from a mapping review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saymon Ricardo de Oliveira Sousa ◽  
Cristiane Melchior ◽  
Wesley Vieira Da Silva ◽  
Roselaine Ruviaro Zanini ◽  
Zhaohui Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mapping Review ◽  
Overall Performance

PurposeThis study aims to (1) investigate the association between companies' investment in occupational safety and their financial performance and (2) discuss the importance of occupational safety to overall performance.Design/methodology/approachOccupational safety is often considered to be a practice that can yield suboptimal return on investment. However, it is not known whether this belief is substantiated by evidence. A mapping review of the eligible research literature (N = 36) regarding firms' investment in occupational safety and their financial performance, published between 1945 and2018, was carried out in the Web of Science database.FindingsBy dispelling myths regarding return on investment associated with occupational safety, the findings of this study underscore financial gains firms can obtain by promoting occupational safety measures in their organizations.Originality/valueThese issues are important because they can help policymakers understand the pressures companies face in terms of occupational safety and financial performance sustainability.

Protecting Disaster Site, Support, and Recovery Workers

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Celenza
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Incident Management ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Gulf Region ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
National Response ◽  
Response Plan ◽  
State And Local

When a disaster strikes, FEMA activates the worker safety and health provisions (annex document) of the National Response Plan (NRP). The annex describes actions needed to ensure that threats to safety and health are recognized, evaluated, and controlled consistently so that responders are properly protected during incident management operations. The activation of the Worker Safety and Health Annex gives the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) the responsibility to coordinate a comprehensive response involving federal, state, and local agencies and private-sector organizations to ensure the safety and health needs of responders are met. There is confusion, however, as to whether OSHA is acting as an advisory “coordinator” or as an enforcement agency. OSHA personnel at the WTC and the Gulf region reported they were not clear what role they must perform (and the language in the National Response Plan is not explicit). Thus, the need for a clear and comprehensive mandatory program.

Pet owners’ perceptions of veterinary safety practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 183 (19) ◽  
pp. 594-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Fowler ◽  
Bianca Irimia ◽  
Vickie Ramirez ◽  
Hendrika Meischke ◽  
Peter Rabinowitz
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Safe Delivery ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Client Communication ◽  
Group Interviews

Veterinary workers must care for their animal patients while simultaneously protecting their own health and safety. This process can be complicated by the presence and perception of pet owners who may not agree with a given tactic used to protect veterinary workers from injury. We conducted focus groups of pet owners in the Seattle area during November 2016 to gain a deeper understanding of their perceptions relating to veterinary worker safety practices. Focus group interviews were recorded and transcribed and study themes identified and summarised. Twenty pet owners participated in three focus groups. Study themes arising from the focus group discussions could be categorised into human, animal, behavioural and environmental domains as outlined in a One Health Occupational Safety and Health (OHOSH) model. Communication was a recurring study theme identified, suggesting that lacking or impaired veterinary personnel-client communication plays a key role in the safe delivery of veterinary services and can negatively impact the use of safety practices among veterinary personnel. Our study suggests that it is important for veterinary personnel to communicate to clients the reasons for policies related to worker safety. Such communication can help engage the veterinary client in order to effectively avoid situations that precipitate injury.

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