Aplicação do processo de avaliação de risco em atividades de colheita florestal semimecanizada e mecanizada

Abstract

In forest harvesting, regardless of the degree of mechanization, human labor will always be present, which requires planning to reduce the rates of accidents at work. In this context, this research applied the methodology called Forest Harvest Risk Assessment Process (PARCF) to identify, analyze and evaluate the occupational risks that originate in the semi-mechanized and mechanized forest harvesting activity, in order to contribute to the planning and implementation of a control system. The application of PARCF in forest harvesting in semi-mechanized activity indicated the following risk category: four low, three moderate, eight high, and no critic. The chainsaw cutting operation was considered to be the highest risk level. For the evaluation of mechanized harvesting activity, the result indicated the following risk category: low five; seven moderates; eleven high and no critical risk. The operation of cutting and loading trees and moving the machine were considered the activities with the highest risk level. The main controls for the protection of the worker are training, carrying out the activity according to the procedure previously established, maintenance of the machines, use of personal protective equipment and sound signaling of the machines.