WELDING WORKERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON EXPOSURE TO ACCIDENT HAZARD IN THE WORK ENVIROMENT

Authors

  • Thalyta Moraes Andrade Dias
  • Giovana Fernandes Araújo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17267/2317-3378rec.v4i1.468

Keywords:

Occupational risk, Occupational Health, Welding

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the perceptions of workers welding in relation to exposure to the risks of accidents at work and prevention measures. Thus, a qualitative study, based on taped interviews with semi-structured, with nine (9) employees who work directly exposed to welding was performed. The study revealed that workers hold little knowledge about the risks they are exposed beyond the individual protection · Revista Enfermagem Contemporânea. 2015 Jan./Jun.;4(1):49-56 · 50 is inadequate. This fact requires, the company increased attention with regard tosupervision regarding the use of Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE ) and programs aimed at improving the knowledge on occupational safety

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Author Biography

  • Giovana Fernandes Araújo

    Enfermeira, Mestre em Meio Ambiente e Sustentabilidade. Especialista em Enfermagem do Trabalho e Saúde da Família. Professora do curso de Enfermagem da Faculdade Independente do Nordeste.

     

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Published

08/28/2015

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

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Andrade Dias TM, Fernandes Araújo G. WELDING WORKERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON EXPOSURE TO ACCIDENT HAZARD IN THE WORK ENVIROMENT. Rev Enf Contemp [Internet]. 2015 Aug. 28 [cited 2024 Dec. 4];4(1). Available from: https://www5.bahiana.edu.br/index.php/enfermagem/article/view/468