ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT BY SMALL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRESIDENTE FIGUEIREDO

Abstract

The uses of Individual Protection Equipment is fundamental to guarantee the professional safety, the objective of this work was to analyze how the small construction companies has been handling this subject in Amazonas, specifically in the Municipality of Presidente Figueiredo, where the research was carried out. A questionnaire was applied addressing topics of simple understanding for a better understanding of the interviewees. With the results of the research, comparative charts were elaborated. The research results reveal that employees have knowledge about the use of PPE, but there is a great lack of supervision and management of work safety in the participating companies.