O papel da gestão pública na segurança do trabalho no setor elétrico

Abstract

The electricity sector plays a crucial role in economic growth, serving as an important source of employment across various educational levels. In 2022, Brazil recorded thirteen thousand work accidents and one hundred and thirty-one fatalities in this sector, underscoring the urgent need for effective occupational health and safety management. This study investigates the role of public management and health and safety regulations in the Brazilian electricity sector. Using a qualitative method, the research employed an anonymous questionnaire made available via Google Forms, which received 53 responses. The questionnaire included both objective questions, from which statistics were extracted, and discursive questions that supported the conclusions drawn from the results. The research reveals that each company has its own management approach, strongly adhering to Regulatory Standard 10. When safety is prioritized by senior management, it becomes ingrained in the organizational culture. From the analysis conducted in this study, it can be inferred that, despite existing regulations, there is a need for more rigorous inspection, the inclusion of education on occupational health and safety from the ground up, and tax incentives for innovations in health and safety in the electricity sector.