Occupational accidents in native and planted forests in Brazil: 2007-2018.
Work
; 71(3): 719-728, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Despite constant technological evolution, the forestry sector is still characterised as one with the highest risk of occupational accidents. There is no doubt that accidents penalise workers considerably, as well as the companies, insurers, and, consequently, the society, to which many of the costs are externalised, namely in cases where the worker is incapacitated and unable to work.OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this work is to analyse data on occupational accidents in forestry operations in Brazil between 2007 and 2018 in both native and planted forests.METHODS:
Data were made available by the Brazilian Statistical Directory of Accidents at Work.RESULTS:
The results show that, although most accidents occurred in planted forests, mortality was higher in native forests. It was also found that, overall, the rate of serious accidents resulting in an incapacity to work and, consequently, sick leave is considerably high.CONCLUSIONS:
These results highlight that integrating an occupational safety system into a forest management system is crucial for reducing work-related accidents in both native and planted forests. However, the success of this measure will only be effective if it is accompanied by a review of both the Brazilian labour policy and the Brazilian occupational safety management policy, to ensure compliance with legislation, mainly on the part of outsourced companies.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Accidentes de Trabajo
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Salud Laboral
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Work
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Portugal