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Perceção de risco numa amostra de bombeiros portugueses: como promover comportamentos seguros?
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Introdução e Objetivo: Este estudo visa a análise da perceção de risco, por aplicação do paradigma psicométrico, e
identificação dos fatores influenciadores, numa amostra de bombeiros portugueses. Investigou-se também a relação
entre a perceção de risco e a adoção (auto-reportada) de comportamentos seguros.
Materiais e métodos: Estudo exploratório, transversal, realizado através de um questionário online, numa amostra
por conveniência, de (n=59) bombeiros de corporações do Porto e Setúbal, voluntários e sapadores.
Resultados: A perceção de risco dos bombeiros da amostra é elevada (média 8.61). As dimensões do paradigma
psicométrico que influenciam a perceção de risco são: o receio de sofrer dano (A3), a vulnerabilidade pessoal (A4),
a gravidade da lesão ou doença (A5), o potencial catastrófico (A8) e consequências a longo prazo (A9). Os
bombeiros consideram estar expostos a um nível elevado, aos riscos ergonómicos, turnos noturnos/prolongados,
inalação de agentes químicos, stress térmico, stress, riscos biológicos, risco de queimadura e de explosão. Verificouse uma relação significativa positiva entre a perceção de risco e a antiguidade na profissão, mas não com as
variáveis sociodemográficas, o tipo de vínculo ou o número de acidentes sofrido.
Conclusões e Aplicação: Os respondentes que têm uma maior perceção de risco, tendem a adotar comportamentos
seguros, confirmando-se assim, a importância da perceção de risco na implementação de estratégias direcionadas e
eficazes ao nível da formação em SST.
Background and Objective: This study aims to analyze risk perception, by applying the psychometric paradigm, and to identify the influencing factors, in a sample of Portuguese firefighters. The relation between risk perception and (self-reported) adoption of safety behaviors was also investigated. Method: Exploratory, cross-sectional study, conducted through an online questionnaire, in a convenience sample of (n=59) firefighters from corporations in Porto and Setúbal, volunteers and professionals. Results: The risk perception of the firefighters in the sample is high (mean 8.61). Considering the psychometric paradigm dimensions, fear of suffering damage (A3), personal vulnerability (A4), severity of injury or disease (A5), catastrophic potential (A8) and long-term consequences (A9) are those that show evidence to influence risk perception. Firefighters consider to be exposed to a high level to ergonomic risks, night/prolonged shifts, inhalation of chemical agents, thermal stress, stress, biological hazards, risk of burn and risk of explosion. There were significant positive relations between risk perception and the seniority in the profession, but not with the sociodemographic variables, type of professional bond or the number of accidents suffered. Conclusion and Application: The respondents who have a higher perception of risk tend to adopt safety behaviors, thus confirming the importance of risk perception in order to implement targeted and effective strategies in training in SHW.
Background and Objective: This study aims to analyze risk perception, by applying the psychometric paradigm, and to identify the influencing factors, in a sample of Portuguese firefighters. The relation between risk perception and (self-reported) adoption of safety behaviors was also investigated. Method: Exploratory, cross-sectional study, conducted through an online questionnaire, in a convenience sample of (n=59) firefighters from corporations in Porto and Setúbal, volunteers and professionals. Results: The risk perception of the firefighters in the sample is high (mean 8.61). Considering the psychometric paradigm dimensions, fear of suffering damage (A3), personal vulnerability (A4), severity of injury or disease (A5), catastrophic potential (A8) and long-term consequences (A9) are those that show evidence to influence risk perception. Firefighters consider to be exposed to a high level to ergonomic risks, night/prolonged shifts, inhalation of chemical agents, thermal stress, stress, biological hazards, risk of burn and risk of explosion. There were significant positive relations between risk perception and the seniority in the profession, but not with the sociodemographic variables, type of professional bond or the number of accidents suffered. Conclusion and Application: The respondents who have a higher perception of risk tend to adopt safety behaviors, thus confirming the importance of risk perception in order to implement targeted and effective strategies in training in SHW.
Description
Trabalho apresentado em SHO’23 International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene, Proceedings Book, 20-21 julho 2023, Porto, Portugal
Keywords
Perceção de risco Bombeiro Paradigma psicométrico Comportamentos seguros Equipamento de Proteção Individual Risk perception Firefighter Psychometric paradigm Safety behavior Personal protective equipment