Engineering, Safety and Occupational Health Literacy in Pub Chains

This study examined the differences observed following an educational intervention on occupational safety and health literacy at a service point belonging to a pub chain. The study employed a quantitative and descriptive approach, focusing on the levels of access, understanding, evaluation, and application of information related to workplace hazards. The assessment instrument was administered at two points in time, before and after structured training, and the analysis was limited to describing the results obtained in each measurement, without establishing inferential comparisons or causal relationships, given the conditions and requirements of the service point. The descriptive results show favorable trends in information autonomy, critical thinking, and the adoption of preventive behaviors. Among the most notable advances were the increased verification of information sources, the application of safety protocols, and the strengthening of a sense of shared responsibility among workers. However, areas requiring reinforcement were identified, such as first aid procedures. It is suggested that well-designed training strategies have a positive impact on building an organizational culture focused on prevention. In this sense, occupational health and safety literacy can be considered not only as a tool for individual empowerment, but also as an essential component for improving preventive performance in complex work environments.