Caracterização das condições de trabalho associadas ao uso de agrotóxicos: as consequências para os pequenos agricultores do DPIVAS

Abstract

The spread of pesticides as a means of controlling insects on plantations has negative effects on workers’ health, and protection measures are necessary to ensure their physical integrity. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the working conditions associated with the use of pesticides for the health and safety of the work of the small rural producers of the Irrigation District Irrigated Perimeter Várzeas de Sousa (DPIVAS). The methodology used consisted of an exploratory and descriptive, qualitative-quantitative approach, as field research applied to a group of 12 female farmers. Data collection was done through the documentary survey of scientific articles, photographic records and the application of a semi-structured questionnaire. The results obtained show that most farmers of DPIVAS use agrochemicals under irregular conditions according to NR 31, aggravating even more the potential of generating occupational diseases. Although 58% stated they knew some of the risks of their activity, 100% of the women farmers did not receive training on work safety. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that, in addition to the agricultural consultancies, training courses on occupational safety should be offered in order to promote the health and safety of all those involved and ensure decent working conditions.

Keywords

• agrotóxico. dpivas. segurança do trabalho. epi.