Abstract
The activity of urban solid waste collection is fundamental for the preservation of the public health. As the demand for waste collection increases, so does the number of professionals involved. The objective of this study was to identify and analyze the main causes of work-related accidents in the activity of urban solid waste collection. For this purpose, first was carried-out a literature review in CAPES, Scopus and Google Academics. Further-on, the data from two enterprises were analyzed. The results include 6 studies with 473 accidents and two enterprises with 756 and 189 accidents. The analysis shows that falls and sharp materials combined represent from 52% (enterprise A), 55% (enterprise B) to 70% (literature review) of all causes of accidents. Further studies should be conducted in order to give practical solutions for improving occupational safety and health of workers in the area.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Studies in Systems, Decision and Control |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
| Pages | 43-51 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Publication series
| Name | Studies in Systems, Decision and Control |
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| Volume | 202 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2198-4182 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2198-4190 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Keywords
- Accidents
- Falls
- Safety at work
- Sharp materials
- Waste collection
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