Estudio del clima de seguridad ocupacional en la empresa Industria de Alimentos Cafrilosa S.A. domiciliado en la ciudad de Loja

Abstract

Abstract: The safety climate assessment is key to identifying workers' perceptions of procedures, attitudes, and behaviors related to workplace safety. This study provides tools to control potential risks present in the organization and strengthen accident prevention. In the food sector, especially in meat processing plants, there are few studies, despite the high operational risks. To provide evidence in this context, the Nordic Safety Climate Questionnaire (NOSACQ-50) was applied to CAFRILOSA, a company dedicated to the manufacture of sausages and the slaughter of pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats. The results revealed positive levels in all dimensions of the questionnaire, with averages above the threshold of 2.5. However, dimensions 3 (trust among workers) and 5 (risk aversion) showed average values ​​close to the limit, suggesting opportunities for improvement. This study contributes to the understanding of the safety climate in the food sector and provides a basis for human-centered interventions, promoting safer and more sustainable work environments.