Evaluación general de los riesgos laborales en la planta lácteos Urbina de la provincia de Chimborazo.

Abstract

This research work aimed to evaluate the occupational risks in the Urbina dairy plant in the province of Chimborazo. A characterization of every job in the areas of the company was carried out to identify them and then qualitatively evaluate the risk factors and develop a plan to minimize the risks by applying preventive actions to the occupational risks observed according to the results of the evaluation. The research methodology was a descriptive documentary for which articles were collected from leading journals that provided important information. The year of publication, type of document, area of application, specific objectives, and methods used in the risk assessment were the inclusion criteria. The articles were classified and recorded in an Excel sheet. To gather qualitative information from the company, a semi-structured interview was conducted with the manager of Lácteos Urbina, Ing. Carlos Fabian Valdiviezo Chávez, who provided all the information necessary to begin the assessment. The results and findings were discussed by comparing the findings with other similar studies. It was concluded after analyzing and evaluating each work activity using the triple criteria method. A total of 60 occupational risks were found in all activities carried out in the areas of the company. 56.7% are considered moderate risks, 40% are qualified as essential risks, and only 3 3% were estimated as intolerable risks. It is recommended to guarantee, maintain and improve occupational health and safety performance.