Tecnologias da Indústria 4.0 aplicadas à segurança do trabalho na fiscalização de obras públicas no IFAM

Abstract

This dissertation sought to investigate the application of Industry 4.0 technologies, specifically those related to virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the internet of things, which are intended for occupational safety, in order to apply them in the public works inspection activity of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas - IFAM. As a final objective was developed and proposed an application guide of these technologies in order to serve as strategic guidelines for the mitigation of the main occupational risks identified in this inspection activity. To achieve the final objective it was necessary to identify all the existing occupational risks and categorize those with the greatest impact on the activity. The following methodological procedures were applied: a bibliographic, qualitative, applied, exploratory, and case study research. The data collection with the research participants was done through semi-structured interviews. All the employees that performed construction supervision activities in the IFAM were invited to participate in the research. Before being executed, the research project was submitted to the Research Ethics Committee, through the Plataforma Brasil, obtaining a favorable opinion for its development. Among the results that were found in the data collection with the interviewees, the two main occupational risks to which they are exposed stand out, which are: mental stress and incorrect sitting posture. The results of the bibliographical research identified several applications of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things technologies that are intended for monitoring or treating these occupational risks. From these results, the final product of the project was developed, that is, the strategic guide of applications of Industry 4.0 technologies for occupational risks. This guide was validated through a focus group meeting.