Os desafios da saúde do trabalhador no setor sucroenergético de Ituiutaba- MG

Abstract

This dissertation's main objective is to understand the challenges of worker health in the sugar-energy sector of Ituiutaba-MG, with an emphasis on the reality experienced by these professionals and the occupational risks to which they are exposed, as well as the precarious working conditions that compromise their health, safety and dignity. The research investigates the work trajectory of these workers, the level of knowledge they have about the risks in their work environment and the difficulties they face in complying with basic protection standards, such as the use of PPE and carrying out adequate training. Based on the understanding of the territory as a space of power relations and exploitation, based on the Geography of Work, the investigation highlights how the expansion of sugar-energy agribusiness has deepened socio-spatial inequalities and intensified the vulnerability of workers. Based on professional experiences and direct observations in the sector, the study highlights the recurrence of occupational diseases, work accidents, lack of preventive measures and weaknesses in supervision. It is concluded that workers' health must be recognized as a fundamental and non-negotiable right, with the urgent need to implement public policies, effective health surveillance actions and protection strategies that guarantee dignified, safe and humanized working conditions for workers in the sugar-energy sector.