Diseño de un plan de seguridad enfocado a los factores de estrés térmico para los trabajadores en el área de fundición de hierro de la microempresa El Mundo de la Polea de la ciudad de Ambato

Abstract

The company "El mundo de la polea", has a problem relationated with high temperatures, this is a drawback for workers. In the iron foundry area, there are five workplaces, where is one worker for area, these were evaluated and determined that exist thermal heat stress risk. In order to determine the thermal heat stress risk, the heats stress index was applied WBGT using the NTP 322 it need different temperatures, the WBGT Reed R6200 WBGT measuring device was used and the metabolic rate of each worker applying NTE INEN ISO 8996 standard, the metabolic rate of each activity and its respective period was used. It was determined that in four out of five workplaces are thermal heat stress risk. In order to mitigate the risk a security plan was elaborated. Training was provided on topics such as: first aid, industrial safety, appropriate clothing for working in high temperatures, among others, and hydration drink dispensers were also set up, since when working at high temperatures the body generates sweat trying to maintain an adequate temperature and not suffer health damages. Finally clothing work and personal protective equipment was implemented.