Elaboración de un plan de prevención de riesgos laborales aplicando la norma NTP 330 e implementación de señalética en la Empresa Javtex ubicada en el Cantón Pelileo

Abstract

The company JAVTEX, located in Pelileo in the province of Tungurahua, is dedicated to providing washing and dyeing services for jeans garments. However, it does not have adequate industrial safety measures to protect its workers. Employees are exposed to various occupational hazards, such as contact with dangerous chemicals and inhalation of toxic vapors. Additionally, the machinery used in the washing and dyeing processes is not in optimal safety conditions, increasing the risk of workplace accidents. Therefore, the development of an occupational risk prevention plan applying the NTP 330 standard and the implementation of signage in the JAVTEX company must be necessary. Information was collected through bibliographic review and observation techniques using video and photography to determine the risk level qualitatively and quantitatively. 28 risks were analyzed and evaluated according to the Technical Prevention Standard (NTP 330), with the results showing: percentages of risk factors to which workers at JAVTEX are exposed. The highest percentage, 25%, corresponds to workplaces, 10.7% corresponds to heat and cold, 7.1% corresponds to noise factors, mental load, physical load, biological agents, and ventilation, and finally, 3.6% derives from factors such as vibrations, machinery, electrical installation, fires, chemical agents, explosions, and safety, pressure devices and gases, and hand tools. The evaluation determined corrective measures to minimize or eliminate the risks detected in administration, drying, dyeing, steam boiler, solid waste, manual tasks, and the chemical storage warehouse to safeguard the workers' safety and health. The correct implementation of the proposal will improve production and prevent occupational diseases and workplace accidents.