Investigation of occupational accidents in Brazil: a decade-long ecological study (2012-2022).

Abstract

Introduction: This study conducted a time trend analysis of occupational accidents in Brazil from 2012 to 2022.

Objectives: To contribute to more effective strategies for controlling the associated risks.

Methods: Using an ecological, retrospective, descriptive, quantitative approach, public data were collected using the TABNET application from Brazil Unified Health System Department of Information. The collection covered all reported cases of occupational accidents among Brazilian residents in December 2023. The study focused on inequalities according to educational levels, age group, education level, and regions, while also investigating health care and the evolution of cases.

Results: The results revealed a concerning increase in notifications, reaching 301,107 cases in 2022; an increase not only in quantity, but also in the severity of accidents.

Conclusions: The method used provided a comprehensive and detailed analysis, allowing educational and regional disparities to be identified, and highlighted the importance of seeking health care. However, the gap in documentation highlights a need to improve data collection for a more complete grasp of the impacts of occupational accidents, guiding effective interventions to promote occupational safety.