Work precariousness and risk of accidents in civil construction: a study based on the Collective Work Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-12902012000400015Keywords:
Work Accidents in civil Construction, Collective Work Analysis, Health Promotion and PreventionAbstract
This paper aims to describe the construction workers' activities, as well as their perceptions about risks and workload. The study, based on the Collective Work Analysis, is part of a broader public policies project for the improvement of SIVAT (Surveillance System of Work Accidents) - in the city of Piracicaba (Southeastern Brazil). Civil construction was prioritized given the epidemiological magnitude of the occurrence of work accidents and the limited efficacy of traditional surveillance initiatives in this sector due to informal employment practices, outsourcing, high staff turnover, etc. The workers have a high level of awareness concerning the risk of accidents, but they believe that the main preventive measures hinder or even make it impossible for them to carry out the tasks. Our findings question the efficacy of traditional training for adherence to safety practices, thus highlighting the need for a transformative pedagogy for preventive practices and the health promotion of workers.Downloads
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2012-12-01
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Takahashi, M. A. B. C., Silva, R. C. da, Lacorte, L. E. C., Ceverny, G. C. de O., & Vilela, R. A. G. (2012). Work precariousness and risk of accidents in civil construction: a study based on the Collective Work Analysis. Saúde E Sociedade, 21(4), 976-988. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-12902012000400015