The authors evaluated Environmental Risk Prevention / Occupational Health Medical Control Programs in use by 30 companies operating in various fields, each with over 100 employees, in the city of Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil. The inconsistencies encountered were examined in light of the occupational risks involved, considering the various stages inherent to program development. The authors perceived the low degree of technical quality of the Programs in question and indicated the need for more widespread involvement of State Inspectors, plus the encouragement of workers and their representatives with regards the development of Environmental Risk Prevention / Occupational Health Medical Control Programs. Furthermore, they also considered the development and enhance ment of codes of conduct, procedures and inspection instruments to be of prime importance for work safety and health.
Environmental Risks; Occupational Health Programs; Auditing; Employment Inspection
