Safety climate and occupational hazard management: an analysis from the perspective of employees of the sugar-alcohol sector in the interior of São Paulo

Abstract

The aim of this research was to identify employees' perceptions of the safety climate and the management of occupational accident risk in the sugar-alcohol sector. Thus, an online questionnaire survey with closed and structured questions was applied to a sample of 171 respondents, selected for convenience. In the process of analyzing the data, Excel software was used to calculate the percentage probability and show the variable with the highest or lowest percentage occurrence. The results show that the employees' statements indicate that the companies have shown concern for their employees' well-being. 61% of them, for example, stated that occupational safety is a priority for the management of the companies they work for. However, despite these findings, companies need to review their bonus practices, as only 26.9% of the 171 respondents said that bonuses were distributed correctly. This study's contribution to the sector, as an object of analysis, consists of identifying employees' perceptions of the safety climate and the risks of accidents at work that they feel in the organizations to which they belong. It also highlights the importance of the topic for managers, who are faced with the challenge of looking after the physical and mental health of their employees in a sector which, due to its specific characteristics, is outlined by constant danger.