Occupational Risks in a Brazilian Aluminum Forming Industry: Risk Analysis and Work Environment
Data on work accidents reflect the incidence of harm to workers’ health and occupational diseases, supported by studies that indicate the influence of length of service on service, age, and dominant skills as contributing factors to occupational accidents. This study aimed to assess whether the work...
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| description | Data on work accidents reflect the incidence of harm to workers’ health and occupational diseases, supported by studies that indicate the influence of length of service on service, age, and dominant skills as contributing factors to occupational accidents. This study aimed to assess whether the working environment conditions were favorable to workers and to determine whether gender, age, and length of service influenced the occurrence of work-related accidents. The goal was to identify and mitigate risk factors to improve worker health. Descriptive statistics techniques, including Pearson correlation, Analysis of Variance, the Tukey’s test, and Cluster Analysis were applied. Additionally, a categorical variable analysis (survey) was conducted to assess the work environment, alongside postural analysis using the OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analyzing System) method. The results revealed noise levels exceeding recommended limits in almost all investigated sectors, as well as inadequate illuminance and temperature conditions on the production line. The clustering analysis identified three distinct groups. Group 1: Individuals aged 18 to 27 with little experience in the activity, of whom 42% reported pain or discomfort. Group 2: Older operators with 62% experiencing pain or discomfort. Group 3: Young male workers with experience in the role, a higher incident of work accidents, and alcohol consumption up to three times a week, of whom 50% reported pain or discomfort. Statistical inference allowed the identification of process deficiencies and a detailed analysis of work-related pain through self-perceived diagnosis, enabling corrective actions to similar processes and contributing to existing research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-aebc7d284dde4baa8cdc45fa783eafde2025-08-20T03:27:22ZengMDPI AGSafety2313-576X2025-03-011123010.3390/safety11020030Occupational Risks in a Brazilian Aluminum Forming Industry: Risk Analysis and Work EnvironmentMaressa Fontana Mezoni0Antonio Augusto de Paula Xavier1Sheila Regina Oro2Sergio Luiz Ribas Pessa3Maiquiel Schmidt de Oliveira4Vilmar Steffen5Postgraduate Program in Production Engineering (PPGEP), Federal University of Technology—Parana (UTFPR), Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire, 330, Jardim Carvalho, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Parana, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Production Engineering (PPGEP), Federal University of Technology—Parana (UTFPR), Rua Doutor Washington Subtil Chueire, 330, Jardim Carvalho, Ponta Grossa 84017-220, Parana, BrazilAcademic Department of Physics, Statistics and Mathematics, Federal University of Technology—Parana (UTFPR), 2000 Gelindo João Folador Street, Francisco Beltrão 85602-863, Parana, BrazilPostgraduate Program in Production and Systems Engineering (PPGEPS), Federal University of Technology—Parana (UTFPR), Via do Conhecimento s/n, Km 01, Fraron, Pato Branco 85530-390, Parana, BrazilAcademic Department of Physics, Statistics and Mathematics, Federal University of Technology—Parana (UTFPR), 2000 Gelindo João Folador Street, Francisco Beltrão 85602-863, Parana, BrazilAcademic Departments of Engineering (DAENG), Federal University of Technology—Parana (UTFPR), Rua Gelindo João Folador, 2000, Francisco Beltrão 85602-863, Parana, BrazilData on work accidents reflect the incidence of harm to workers’ health and occupational diseases, supported by studies that indicate the influence of length of service on service, age, and dominant skills as contributing factors to occupational accidents. This study aimed to assess whether the working environment conditions were favorable to workers and to determine whether gender, age, and length of service influenced the occurrence of work-related accidents. The goal was to identify and mitigate risk factors to improve worker health. Descriptive statistics techniques, including Pearson correlation, Analysis of Variance, the Tukey’s test, and Cluster Analysis were applied. Additionally, a categorical variable analysis (survey) was conducted to assess the work environment, alongside postural analysis using the OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analyzing System) method. The results revealed noise levels exceeding recommended limits in almost all investigated sectors, as well as inadequate illuminance and temperature conditions on the production line. The clustering analysis identified three distinct groups. Group 1: Individuals aged 18 to 27 with little experience in the activity, of whom 42% reported pain or discomfort. Group 2: Older operators with 62% experiencing pain or discomfort. Group 3: Young male workers with experience in the role, a higher incident of work accidents, and alcohol consumption up to three times a week, of whom 50% reported pain or discomfort. Statistical inference allowed the identification of process deficiencies and a detailed analysis of work-related pain through self-perceived diagnosis, enabling corrective actions to similar processes and contributing to existing research.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/11/2/30work accidentsmetal–mechanical sectorergonomic |
| spellingShingle | Maressa Fontana Mezoni Antonio Augusto de Paula Xavier Sheila Regina Oro Sergio Luiz Ribas Pessa Maiquiel Schmidt de Oliveira Vilmar Steffen Occupational Risks in a Brazilian Aluminum Forming Industry: Risk Analysis and Work Environment Safety work accidents metal–mechanical sector ergonomic |
| title | Occupational Risks in a Brazilian Aluminum Forming Industry: Risk Analysis and Work Environment |
| title_full | Occupational Risks in a Brazilian Aluminum Forming Industry: Risk Analysis and Work Environment |
| title_fullStr | Occupational Risks in a Brazilian Aluminum Forming Industry: Risk Analysis and Work Environment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Occupational Risks in a Brazilian Aluminum Forming Industry: Risk Analysis and Work Environment |
| title_short | Occupational Risks in a Brazilian Aluminum Forming Industry: Risk Analysis and Work Environment |
| title_sort | occupational risks in a brazilian aluminum forming industry risk analysis and work environment |
| topic | work accidents metal–mechanical sector ergonomic |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/11/2/30 |
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