Evaluación y control de riesgos laborales mediante la metodología NTP 330 en la Empresa ELOHIMTEX ubicada en el cantón Tisaleo

Abstract

This degree research was developed with the objetive of analyzing and controlling the risk factors found in ELOHIMTEX CIA. LTDA. a company located in Tungurahua province, Tisaleo canton, that is dedicated to the manufacture and marketing of sportswear of all types. The methodology applied stars by identifying and evaluating the risk factors using the NTP-330 methodology, which was used to carry out the risk matrix. Several sources of danger were identified, proposing measures to minimize the consequences of possible accidents and pre-professional diseases that effect the integrity of the workers, also the lack of signage was evidenced, implementing it according to NTE INEN-ISO 3864-1:2013 and the evacuation maps and resources based on UNE 23032:2015. The Meseri method was used to evaluate the possibility of a fire risk arising within the facilities, the results showed that the risks are not acceptable, so CO2 and PQS extinguishers, smoke detectors and emergency lights were installed in specific work areas, communication, firefighting, evacuation and first aid brigades were formed and company employees were trained, giving priority to the members of each brigade to have knowledge of the procedures to follow in case of any emergency. The conclusion is that by controlling the risks to which the workers are exposed, they will perform better in their work activities and feel safe in their jobs. It is recommended a periodic evaluation of the risks, maintenance of the resources that are used to deal with adverse events and keeping the current brigades well trained.