Mapeamento dos riscos encontrados no laboratório de química do Instituto Federal do Piauí - Campus Parnaíba

Abstract

Knowing the risk factors of a work environment is the first step of the study on biosafety, and drawing up a map of risk is a simple and effective method of reporting on these risks, and thus, raising the awareness of users of a Place. Map of risks is more than an instrument that aims at the prevention, minimization or elimination of the occurrence of work accidents. The development of the map of risk is an attempt to educate laboratory users about the risks to which they are exposed during the use of the laboratory. When people have the knowledge and understanding of the laboratory risks to which they are exposed, it becomes easier to apply safety and security measures. Recognizing the need for attention to this theme, the main purpose of this work was to identify the risks found in the Chemistry Laboratory of the Federal Institute of Piauí - Parnaíba campus and later elaborate the map of risk for it. The research took place in two moments: interview with the users of the laboratory, through questionnaires; and direct laboratory observation. The data obtained in these two moments were consistent, and provided the identification of the main risk points of the analyzed environment. The main risks identified were: chemical risk, physical risk, ergonomic risk and accident risk (lack of signaling regarding the use of personal protective equipment, narrow passages, shower / eyewash with torn signaling board and boxes under the benches). The results showed that the laboratory does not present high-level risks, but there is a lack of information about the users of the laboratory.