Deaths at work: analysis of branches of activity

Abstract

Introduction: Statistics related to general and specific indicators of work and its mortality are known to be scarce. This may be due to the lack of data input since a large portion of workers do not qualify for Social Security coverage and therefore do not enter the statistics. This study aims to analyze the most prevalent work-related death rates by sector according to the CNAE (National Classification of Economic Activities) and to discuss the possible correlated causes. Objectives: To analyze and discuss the main work-related death rates by type of activity in the scope of social security. Method: Literary review in the Scielo database in the months of October, November, and December 2019 and analysis of the Statistical Yearbook of Accidents at Work in 2017. Results: The year 2015 had a 3.9% mortality rate. In 2016, there is a slight reduction to 3.7%. Among the CNAE with the highest mortality rates in 2015, we have 1071 (34 deaths), 4120 (107 deaths), 4711 (45 deaths), 4744 (46 deaths), 4930 (301 deaths), and 8011 (62 deaths). Conclusion: Deaths due to work show higher rates among the sectors of Road Transport, Civil Construction, and Surveillance, Security, and Investigation Activities. Factors such as traffic and urban violence can be a direct contributing factor to these numbers.