Avaliação das Condições de Higiene e Segurança no Trabalho na Empresa Lianfeng África Agriculture Development Co., Lda do Distrito de Xai-Xai

Júlio Ricardo Júlio; Delfina Alexandre Nhacuongue; Mateus Jorge Dade

doi:10.69807/2966-0785.2026.440

Authors

Júlio Ricardo Júlio
Delfina Alexandre Nhacuongue
Mateus Jorge Dade

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69807/2966-0785.2026.440

Keywords:

Occupational hygiene, Occupational safety, Occupational hazards

Abstract

Introduction: Occupational health and safety are essential for protecting workers’ health and preventing accidents and occupational diseases. Rice processing activities may involve various occupational hazards. Objective: To assess occupational health and safety conditions at Lianfeng Africa Agriculture Development Co., Lda., located in Baixa of Limpopo, Xai-Xai District. Methodology: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study with a qualitative approach, based on direct observation of hygiene, occupational safety, and occupational risks, using an observation checklist. The company was selected through non-probabilistic judgment sampling. Results: Regarding hygiene, favorable conditions of cleanliness and organization were observed, as well as the presence of ventilation, lighting, running water, and gender-separated restrooms. In contrast, there were no gender-separated changing rooms or a cafeteria. Regarding safety, the study found the presence of electrical protection, the use of personal protective equipment, proper machine maintenance, fire extinguishers, and a first-aid kit. However, there were no emergency alarms, emergency exits, hazard signage, or mandatory use of protective equipment.

Author Biographies

Júlio Ricardo Júlio

Mestrando em Saúde Pública pela Universidade São Tomás de Moçambique e graduado em Educação Física pela Universidade Pedagógica

Delfina Alexandre Nhacuongue

Graduada em Saúde Pública pelo Instituto Superior de Gestão e Empreendedorismo Gwaza-Muthini.

Mateus Jorge Dade

Mestrando em Saúde Pública pela Universidade São Tomás de Moçambique e graduado em Saúde Pública pelo Instituto Superior de Gestão e Empreendedorismo Gwaza-Muthini.

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