Occupational Risk Perception and occupational and work-related diseases prevention

Abstract Background It is estimated 6500 daily deaths by occupational diseases with a high social and economic impact. Several studies show that the perception of risks acts as precursor to preventive attitudes behaviors workers. Nevertheless, attention paid scarce even controversial. This study focuses on model used behavioral safety programs associating it psychometric paradigm, understand worker's risk Portuguese Health Education Research Institution (Portugal). Methods cross-sectional covered total 84 Of these,73% had very differentiated academic background (doctorate, post-doctorate degrees). Workers can carry out their activities in more than one work area.60% Research, 49% Education, 42% Laboratories 47,6% General Administrative Services. Risk (cognitive emotional) was assessed using an online questionnaire also included sociodemographic information exposure hazards. Results 95% participants reported at least factor, but only 22% perceived (probability accidents illnesses associated performed). There positive correlation between hazards (p < 0,001) that, greater risk, lower tolerance 0,001).While teaching, research laboratory low high-risk tolerance, individual variables such gender, age, educational qualifications, professional category did not influence risk. Conclusions Understanding how workers determinant for effective management. Key messages Occupational necessary prevention work-related diseases. complementarity on-site diagnosis real situations relevant dynamization services.