Risk Perception of Work-Related Burn Injuries From the Workers Perspective

Abstract

This is a qualitative study with the aim to understand the perspective of workers about the risk of work-related burn injuries. The content obtained through semi-structured interviews was submitted to content analysis, guided by the Neuman Systems Model. Participants were six workers who suffered burns and were treated at a specialized center in southern Brazil. Intrapersonal stressors were: male gender, young adults, and Caucasians; previous accidents and denial of risks in handling the instruments. The intense pace of activities, excessive workload, stress, and submission to the determinations of managers, on the other hand, emerged as interpersonal stressors. As extrapersonal stressors, precarious employment status, risks inherent in the tasks, old equipment, and handling instruments before the accident were mentioned. More research and follow-up by health professionals are necessary in order to prevent future accidents at work. DESCRIPTORS: PERCEPCIÓN DE RIESGO BAJO LA PERSPECTIVA DE TRABAJADORES CON QUEMADURASRESUMEN: Estudio cualitativo, con objetivo de aprehender la perspectiva de trabajadores a respeto del riesgo de quemaduras en el ambiente de trabajo. Los contenidos obtenidos en las entrevistas semi-estructuradas fueron sometidos al análisis de contenido, orientado por el Modelo de Sistemas de Neuman. Participaron seis trabajadores que sufrieron quemaduras, atendidos en un centro especializado del Sur de Brasil. Como estresantes intra-personales fueron identificados: género masculino, adultos, jóvenes, raza blanca, accidentes anteriores y negación de los riesgos en la manipulación de los instrumentos. En la condición de estresantes inter-personales emergió ritmo intenso de las actividades, exceso de carga horaria, estrés y sumisión a determinaciones de los jefes y, en la de extra-personales, vínculo precario de trabajo, riesgos inherentes a las tareas, equipos antiguos y manipulación de los instrumentos antes del accidente. El estudio y el acompañamiento de profesionales de salud para prevención de futuros accidentes de trabajo se hacen necesarios. DESCRIPTORES:Accidentes de trabajo. Quemaduras. Salud laboral. Teoría de enfermería. Enfermería.

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Trabalho Feminino E Saúde Na Voz De Catadoras De Materiais Recicláveis

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