Gestão de riscos em laboratórios de Química: estudo em quatro laboratórios no Departamento de Química da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Abstract

This dissertation, developed under the Professional Master's Degree in Management and Evaluation of Public Education (PPGP) of the Center for Public Policy and Education Evaluation of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (CAEd/UFJF), aims to systematize the challenges faced in risk management in the Chemistry teaching laboratories of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, subsidizing a risk management plan. Chemistry teaching laboratories combine theory and practice, being necessary for learning techniques and practice in chemistry, but these spaces contain some risks. From a methodological point of view, this is a qualitative research. In addition to the bibliographical research, a documental research was conducted, having as data source the Chemistry Department meeting minutes, UFJF and Institute of Exact Sciences (ICE) documents, in addition to current legislation. On-site visits were carried out in order to verify data by photographic records. In order to list the risks in these places, in addition to identifying the management challenges, interviews were conducted with laboratory workers, Chemistry teachers and managers of these spaces, and a questionnaire was applied to students. From the documental research, interviews and completed questionnaires, it was found a lack of a safety culture, which contributes to non-ideal situations and to a lower perception of risk in the facilities. Finally, an Educational Action Plan (PAE) is presented, consisting of five actions aimed at the maintenance of the facilities area, prevention and recognition of risks, forming a proposal for a risk management plan for the laboratories.