Análisis de riesgo de caída en la empresa Sindesecuador S.A.

Abstract

Abstract: The present research project analyzes the risks of falls from work at heights in SindesEcuador S.A. company. The methods used were quantitative and qualitative. For the collection of initial data, such as the description of activities involving heights, the number of workers involved in such activities, and the equipment and tools used. In order to determine the level of intervention, the NTP 330 methodology from the National Institute of Safety and Hygiene at Work of Spain (INSST) was used. Within this methodology, an adapted checklist was developed based on NTP 324 to determine the level of deficiency and to achieve the following levels: level of exposure, level of probability, level of consequences, and finally, the level of intervention. Based on the obtained information, a control proposal was developed, applying national and international laws to establish a prevention program.