Políticas públicas de gestão ambiental, saúde do trabalhador e as condições de trabalho nos postos de combustíveis do Recôncavo da Bahia

Abstract

The modernization of the work process has generated impacts to the worker's health and to the environment. Thus, the need inspired the creation and implementation of public policies that seek solutions to this problem. The present research had as general objective to analyze the working conditions and the perception of the frontrunners of fuel retailers in the Recôncavo of Bahia, in order to relate this category of workers to existing public policies. More specific ones include: describing the activities developed by the participants, according to their degree of dangerousness, insalubrities and related elements; Identify the profile of the workersfront-runners and describe their perception in terms of the needs and difficulties related to their working conditions; To present suggestions to support public policies that condition the work of the frontrunners of fuel retailers in the Recôncavo of Bahia; and finally, to map the general situation of the fuel retailers in the territory, in relation to environmental requirements, health risks and conditions Of work that the ticket holders are submitted to. After researching 30 fuel retailers, 10 of the 20 municipalities that make up the Recôncavo region of Bahia were sampled. Thus, 62 respondents were interviewed to outline their profile and to know their perception regarding the environmental aspects of their work and possible risks. Considering an exploratory and descriptive research, a qualitative and quantitative approach, besides interviewing the participants, a direct observation and characterization of the work environment and its surroundings was carried out. The results obtained showed that the workers develop their activities exposed to risks that can cause damage to their health and the environment, thus favoring the appearance of health problems. The knowledge about the items in the stations was deficient. Proposals for corrective and educational measures need to be strengthened. Inspections need to take place in all municipalities. Public policies should be taken seriously by all spheres of government and other representative entities. It is concluded, among other things, that norms, ordinances and laws that guide the organization of the work environment, must be fulfilled, respected and implemented, in order to favor the best working conditions.