Diagnóstico de las condiciones ocupacionales en la planta de producción de productos boxeador de Colombia S.A.S.

Abstract

This work presents the labor conditions to which the workers of the company PRODUCTOS BOXEADOR DE COLOMBIA S.A.S are exposed in the production area in their activity of transforming natural and synthetic rubber into primary products for various economic activities. Although it is true that Colombia is not a potential producer country of rubber or raw materials for the production of rubber-based elements, in fact it imports raw materials for the production of its products; The companies that still carry out this economic activity present precarious working conditions due to the inadequate handling of chemical substances as well as the use of obsolete machinery and equipment that generate an impact on the health of workers and the environment. The various cataloged physical, chemical and biological risks identified there are analyzed and prioritized by means of a risk matrix under the ARIANNA methodology, through which it is possible to generate recommendations of a structural, procedural and ergonomic type to improve the identified poor occupational conditions. in the present diagnosis. Once the dangers have been identified and the risks have been assessed, it can be established that the company has various weaknesses in terms of occupational conditions, given that the jobs are not equipped in such a way that they provide the employee with the comfort necessary to carry out their activities in a 12-hour shift, in addition to this, the PRODUCTION BOXER production plant presents a serious problem regarding the emission of particulate material, for which it does not offer adequate protection measures to plant personnel; Other important factors identified through the diagnosis are directed to the lack of ventilation, lighting, excessive noise, significant temperatures, work overload, hyperextension, among others. Finally, the document establishes several recommendations, some of a structural nature and others aimed at establishing procedures and protocols that support the organization's occupational management for each of the identified shortcomings, with which it is possible to make the respective adjustments to make the production plant a safe place for staff.