Acidentes na indústria petroquímica brasileira: uma análise bibliométrica

Abstract

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis on accidents in the Brazilian petrochemical industry. Using the databases of Scopus and the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, scientific and academic studies related to the topic were identified and analyzed. The aim was to understand the scientific production regarding accidents in the petrochemical industry in the Brazilian context, identifying trends, key authors, research institutions, and frequent keywords. The results revealed a shortage of studies on accidents in the Brazilian petrochemical industry. Scientific articles, theses and dissertations were found addressing different aspects of accidents, such as causes, risk factors, prevention measures and impacts. The analysis of bibliometric data allowed for the identification of trends and patterns in scientific production. A consistent increase in the number of publications over the years was observed, reflecting the growing concern for safety and accident prevention in the Brazilian petrochemical industry. The most frequent keywords found in the bibliometric studies reinforced the main themes addressed, including industrial safety, risk analysis, accident prevention, crisis management, and environmental aspects. Regarding the main research areas, studies on risk analysis, operational safety, crisis management, and environmental impacts stood out. These areas reflect the need to understand and manage the risks associated with petrochemical activities, aiming to enhance the safety of workers, communities, and the environment. The main authors and research institutions identified demonstrated a still premature involvement in the scientific production on accidents in the Brazilian petrochemical industry. This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific production on accidents in the Brazilian petrochemical industry, enabling a deeper understanding of the key topics, trends, and contributions in this field. This information can be valuable for researchers, industry professionals, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders interested in promoting safety and accident prevention in the Brazilian petrochemical industry.