This work presents an approach to work accidents in the ornamental stone industry in Pero Pinheiro, Sintra, Portugal. Is made an analysis transversal experimental and exploratory of the problem.
The aim of this study is to propose a model of a questionnaire for data gathering and work accident analysis. The study is based on a convenience sample of work accident cases and it characterisation. Accident causes are identified and precautionary measures suggested.
An industrial community with an insipid safety culture is revelled, where the fatalistic view of work accidents prevails.