Uso da análise preliminar de riscos (APR) para a gestão ambiental e ocupacional dos riscos relacionados a reciclagem

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the environmental impacts and occupational risks in a recycling unit in Uberlândia-MG. The research consists of the use of risk management as an analysis of these, once present in the recycling unit field of study of this investigation. In order to carry out the proposed management, a Preliminary Risk Analysis (APR) was constructed, identifying, from different analyzes, four risks (chemical, physical, ergonomic and accident) present at the site, and a total of nineteen origins. of them come from the same risk. From these analyzes, a risk map was made to better visualize the impacts that may be present in these environments. Control and preventive measures were also proposed for the risks present at this site, which range from organizational readjustments to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on site. Thus, there was a direct influence on the use of APR to manage risks related to the work environment, improving the employee's quality of life, as well as improving the work process and administrative functions of a company in this field.