Occupational accidents in native and planted forests in Brazil: 2007-2018

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2022

Authors

Killiam Lima (Author) Other; Ana Castro (Author) FEUP; José Castela Costa (Author) FMUP; João Santos Baptista (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Work

Vol. 71

Pages: 719-728

ISSN: 1051-9815

Publisher: IOS PRESS

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences > Technology > Safety technology

FOS: Engineering and technology > Environmental engineering

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00W-G9B

DOI: 10.3233/wor-210543

Abstract (EN): BACKGROUND: Despite constant technological evolution, the forestry sector is still characterised as one with the highest risk of occupational accidents. There is no doubt that accidents penalise workers considerably, as well as the companies, insurers, and, consequently, the society, to which many of the costs are externalised, namely in cases where the worker is incapacitated and unable to work. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work is to analyse data on occupational accidents in forestry operations in Brazil between 2007 and 2018 in both native and planted forests. METHODS: Data were made available by the Brazilian Statistical Directory of Accidents at Work. RESULTS: The results show that, although most accidents occurred in planted forests, mortality was higher in native forests. It was also found that, overall, the rate of serious accidents resulting in an incapacity to work and, consequently, sick leave is considerably high. CONCLUSIONS: These results highlight that integrating an occupational safety system into a forest management system is crucial for reducing work-related accidents in both native and planted forests. However, the success of this measure will only be effective if it is accompanied by a review of both the Brazilian labour policy and the Brazilian occupational safety management policy, to ensure compliance with legislation, mainly on the part of outsourced companies.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10