PROFILE OF OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF BAHIA

Abstract

Objective: This study sought to describe the profile of workplace accidents by cause and outcome in southwest Bahia. Methodology: It is a cross-sectional investigation about Communications of Occupational Accident filled in the Reference Centre for Occupational Health in this region, in the period of January 2006 to December 2008. Results: Among the 212 records found, 71.7% corresponded to males and 64.1% aged between 21-40 years. The nature of the most frequent accident was the impact by object (24.8%) while the fractures (22.4%) and contusions (17.9%) predominated among the lesions. Conclusion: Despite the significant number of reported accidents, the sub-reports and sub-records remain. However, it is believed that the implementation of Health Workers Surveillance actions can minimize this gap, as well as prevent possible accidents.