Abstract
ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the occupational exposure of workers to heat during manual harvesting of coffee. The case study was conducted between May to August. Occupational heat in coffee plantations was evaluated using the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) method and the metabolic rate. The WBGT was obtained using the TGD 400 thermal stress meter. The determined WBGT values were compared to two standards: the Occupational Hygiene Standard (NHO) 06 and Regulatory Norm (NR) 09. For acclimatized workers, the exposure limit was not exceeded at any time during the evaluated period. Fornon-acclimatized workers, the exposure limit was not exceeded only in July.
Highlights
RESUMO: O presente trabalhado teve como objetivo avaliar a exposição ocupacional de trabalhadores ao calor durante a colheita manual do cafeeiro
The study was conducted from May to August in a coffee plantation (Coffea arabica L) cv
The evaluation of occupational heat exposure was performed by simulating a worker performing the activities involved in manual coffee harvesting such as the tasks of opening the cloth, stripping the coffee fruit, shaking it to remove impurities, filling the bags, and transporting them to the big containers
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RESUMO: O presente trabalhado teve como objetivo avaliar a exposição ocupacional de trabalhadores ao calor durante a colheita manual do cafeeiro. Exposição de trabalhadores ao calor ocupacional durante a colheita manual do cafeeiro The objective of this study was to evaluate the workers’ occupational exposure to heat during the manual coffee harvest.
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