Poeira de grãos: estudo sobre a percepção da população do entorno de um porto graneleiro no Município de Santarém – Pará
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2022Autor
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SOUSA, Heloína Pimentel de
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The objective of this work was to investigate the perception of residents and workers around a bulk
port in the municipality of Santarém - Pará, in relation to grain dust emitted by the port and its
possible health consequences due to exposure and contact with the particulate matter. For this,
bibliographical surveys were carried out in books and scientific articles related to the theme,
technical visit to the port to investigate the loading and unloading mechanisms of the grains and the
application of a questionnaire to the residents and workers of the surroundings of the port who
suffer daily related problems presence of particulate matter. It was concluded that 78% of the
population interviewed confirmed to be affected with the emission of dust and that of this
percentage, all have already suffered some type of illness or symptoms from this air pollution. The
company causing the problem is following the relevant legislation, and is aware of the occurrence
of such a situation and is taking steps to reduce the emission of particulate matter, the responsible
bodies are then responsible for monitoring the levels of this emission, and verify that the comply
with the required standards, and agreed upon during the licensing required for the operating license
of this enterprise.