Análise das práticas de Saúde e Segurança do Trabalho, em uma empresa do setor alimentício através do desenvolvimento de uma metodologia de acordo com os requisitos da ISO 45001:2018

Abstract

The statistics of accidents at work and occupational diseases that occur worldwide are alarming. Thousands of workers suffer with such occurrences and have losses that, many times, are irreparable. In addition to the physical damage, the psychological damage also afflict and can leave irreversible sequelae. For another perspective, many organizations count, annually, significant values of expenditure arising out of occupational accidents and occupational diseases acquired by its employees. The demand for combining productivity, offer better working conditions and reduce these costs has done with that companies adopt preventive behaviors and invest continuously in health and safety. In this context, the implementation of a system of Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), using a reference standard, represents a relevant decision and necessary, relying the efforts for the reduction of these statistics. Currently, the standard of reference for the management systems in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is ISO 45001:2018. Considering the relevance of this subject, this study aims to assess the conformity of the OHS practices of a company in accordance with the requirements of ISO 45001:2018. For this reason, were carried out the following activities: (i) bibliographical survey contextualizing the issue of OHS and ISO 45001:2018; (ii) the development of a methodology for the evaluation of the requirements of the norm; (iii) diagnosis of the compliance to requirements; (iv) definition and analysis of the percentage of compliance; (v) proposed actions to meet the standard. This research has contributed to the development of a tool for checking the requirements of ISO 45001:2018 and structured analysis of the conduct of the organization, with a diagnosis of strengths and improvements, for possible implementation of a OHSMS. The recommendations for the next studies covering the implementation and monitoring of the plan of action laid down, in addition to a new analysis of compliance after the adoption of the proposals suggested.