Estudo sobre Produção mais Limpa (P+L) aplicado a um serviço de referência de uma Instituição de Ensino e Pesquisa - Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential implementation of Cleaner Production (CP), through a case study in Biomedical Reference Laboratory in an education and research public institution located in Rio de Janeiro. This research is exploratory and analytical, using bibliographic and documentary tools, observation and interviews with questionnaires directed to those responsible for the laboratory researched. The analysis was performed by comparing the data collected with the recommendations of the CP methodology identifying gaps and opportunities to improve services and work processes. The laboratory has modern installations, organization, systems evaluation of raw materials and supplies, as well as waste management. However, not all procedures are validated and are suitable standards. In general, problems in laboratories relate to the excessive use of hazardous substances and the improper management of waste, which can be solved by the CP approach, with the focus on waste minimization and pollution prevention. The decrease in materials and supplies, and changes in work processes, can reduce costs and environmental impacts, as demonstrated in this study. To improve the management of these laboratories, it is recommended investments in the acquisition, maintenance of equipment and infrastructure. It is important to keep the dissemination of environmental information and promote participation of staff and students involved in the process, as well as its permanent training by offering courses focused on biosecurity work environments. The Environmental Sustainability can only be achieved when properly understood and absorbed by all, and the senior management of the institutions is most responsible for leading this process. For future studies, we propose a better definition of the indicators and their expansion in monitoring and improving environmental management. In addition, it´s indicate studies on the acquisition of concepts by the actors on the CP and how they can contribute to environmental sustainability and improving the work environment. It s expected that this research will assist the improvement of the management in the laboratory studied and similar institutions that will implement the CP methodology.