Análise crítica dos acidentes de trabalho no Brasil

Abstract

Introduction: In Brazil, accidents at work are considered an important public health problem since it causes harm to workers and employers and affects the country’s economy. Therefore, it deserves an analysis of their aspects for a better understanding and control of risks. Objective: to describe and discuss the aspects of work-related accidents in Brazil from a critical and reflective analysis. Methodology: Narrative review which allows a qualitative analysis of the literature on a particular topic under a contextual or theoretical point of view. We use the theoretical framework of Hinds, Chaves and Cypress that characterizes the environment in four layers – immediate, interactive and metacontexto −, distinguished among themselves and ranging from the totally individualized meaning to the universal meaning. Results: accidents at work were analyzed in terms of their characteristics, classification and epidemiology; their main problems, difficulties and limitations in the Brazilian context; its consequences and after-effects in the life of victimized workers, in addition to its historical, institutional and legal character. Conclusion: understanding the contexts helps in the planning process, organization and nursing interventions at work in that field.