Study goals
To critically analyze the relationship between work-related accidents, neoliberalism, and corporate practices characterized as “psychopathic companies,” examining their impacts on occupational health and safety and identifying the most vulnerable ethnic profiles in the Brazilian context.
Relevance / originality
The study addresses the intersection of political economy, organizational management, and worker health, articulating concepts rarely explored together, such as necropolitics and psychopathic companies, to expand the understanding of the structural dimensions of labor precarization.
Methodology / approach
Theoretical essay grounded in sociological, economic, and organizational frameworks. It employs critical analysis of specialized literature and secondary data from official databases (AEPS, PNS, SINAN), along with emblematic case studies such as the Mariana and Brumadinho disasters.
Main results
Findings indicate that neoliberal logic and psychopathic companies operate interdependently, increasing occupational risks and weakening preventive policies. There is a higher incidence of accidents among Black male workers, youth, and those with low education levels, mainly in high-risk sectors.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Proposes an unprecedented articulation between neoliberalism, psychopathic companies, and necropolitics in organizational studies, offering a conceptual model to understand the structural dynamics sustaining labor precarization and occupational vulnerability.
Social / management contributions
Highlights the need for stronger public policies and ethical, socially responsible management practices capable of mitigating risks, reducing inequalities, and promoting safe, inclusive, and sustainable work environments.