International Journal for Quality Research (Mar 2015)

IMPLEMENTATION OF A SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THE WORK ACCIDENTS’ CONTROL. A CASE STUDY IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY

  • Edison Cesar de Faria Nogueira,
  • Osvaldo Luiz Gonçalves Quelhas,
  • Sérgio L. B. França,
  • Marcelo Jasmim Meiriño,
  • Luiz Alexandre Mosca Cunha

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 1
pp. 123 – 140

Abstract

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This article presents a case study related to the implementation of a Work Safety Program in a chemical industry, based on the Process Safety Program, PSP, of a huge energy company. The research was applied, exploratory, qualitative and with and data collection method through documentary and bibliographical research. There will be presented the main practices adopted in order to make the Safety Program a reality inside a chemical industry, its results and contributions for its better development. This paper proposes the implementation of a Safety Program must be preceded by a diagnosis of occupational safety and health management system and with constant critical analysis in order to make the necessary adjustments.

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