Gestión preventiva para el control de los factores de riesgo químicos en el gobierno autónomo descentralizado de la Provincia de Chimborazo (GADPCH).

Abstract

This research aims to identify, evaluate and measure the existing chemical hazards, set health and safety conditions and propose preventive management for chemical risk factor control in the Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado de la Provincia de Chimborazo. Risks were identified using the general method of Instituto de Seguridad e Higiene del Trabajo, to take into account high chemical factors of risk and evaluate them by using these methods: Simplified risk assessment for inhalation and contact and/or absorption through skin, then the appropriate preventive management to controlchemical risk factors was posed. The results of this research show that chemical risks are high especially in the unit of maintenance and workshops of the Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado de la Provincia de Chimborazo, as a result of these risk factors there have been different health problems in some workers. It is concluded that the impact on workers is due to lack of information about handling dangerous chemicals, the use of the safety data sheets, and the lack of procedures regarding different circumstances. It is recommended to apply control measures to prevent damages to the integrity of workers, such as induction on chemical risks and ways to mitigate them, provision of personal and collective protective equipment, health surveillance of workers, and emergency plans.