Identificación, evaluación de los factores de riesgos mecánicos, físicos, biológicos, propuesta de medidas de control en la Comercializadora de Cárnicos Avicarnes

Abstract

Workers are essential in companies; therefore, a good security system must be complied with that prevents risks that may endanger the quality of life and occupational health; however, it is aware that it is difficult to find a job that does not involve risk factors for health, which is why in this essay the objective was to identify and evaluate mechanical, physical, and biological risk factors; in order to carry out a proposal for control measures in the Meat Marketer Company, Avicarnes. Documentary research was considered, as well as a qualitative field research, through interviews with the staff, being the population and showing the four people who work in the company. Also, checklists and risk matrix were used, through the triple criteria method (PGV), the Biogaval method and measurement instruments. In the identification and evaluation of the factors, mechanical, physical and biological risks could be detected, for which a proposal for control measures was proposed through the 5S methodology (Organize, Order, Clean, Standardize, Maintain), in addition to signaling and carry out maintenance plans in order to reduce the different types of risks, as well as preventive measures, such as washing hands before touching the meat or during the process of trimming, cutting and selling to customers. Likewise, proper cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and work implements must be followed.