Solarização: alternativa sustentável para o controle de vegetação em Taludes de Mineração no Baixo Amazonas

Abstract

The presence of vegetation on the slopes of the tailings ponds hinders the identificationof anomalies, due to the difficulty of inspecting these areas that are difficult for machines to access. The removal of vegetation by clearing is constantly associated with various ergonomic risks, resulting in postural changes and occupational injuries, such as musculoskeletal disorders. In the search for a solution, the CREATHON ALUMINUM project, through a selective process, provided a test in which the solarization method was applied, in order to replace the mowing method and, consequently, reduce the exposure of employees to ergonomic risks yhat are inherentin the activity. The objective of this work is to demonstrate the results obtained in the application of solarization in order to replace mowing as a control of vegetation on damslopes in Bauxite Mining.