Estimación y valoración de los factores de riesgo por puesto de trabajo en la empresa comercializadora Ramírez Galván Cía. Ltda., con la metodología del Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene del Trabajo (INSHT)

Abstract

Abstract: The main objective of the risk assessment is to identify the hazards and risks of the work, in order to propose control measures. In this work, the existing risks in the companyComercializadora Ramírez Galván Cía. Ltda. are identified and evaluated, and control measures are proposed, using the methodology of the National Institute of Security and Hygiene at Work (INSHT), with a focus on prevention, in order to avoid the occurrence of work accidents and/or professional diseases. The results obtained showed a 28% of mechanical risks; 24% of psychosocial risks; 18% of physical risks; and 17% of ergonomic risks, in terms of chemical risks, major accidents and biological risks equivalent to 13%. It should be emphasized that biological risks are directly related to the worldwide health crisis due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. Once the risks have been assessed, it was concluded that the company under study presents a significant level of risk in relation to 22 jobs and moderate risk in the 31 jobs analyzed.