Management of occupational risks through prevention standards

Abstract

In the area of maintenance and repair of companies, low levels of compliance with norms and standards in occupational risk prevention have been evidenced; This probably occurs due to several determining factors such as lack of control, lack of knowledge of work, or lack of awareness. With the elaboration of the proposed analysis, we can determine the direct causes of the low level of compliance with occupational risk prevention regulations, and the high accident rate in the area of repair and maintenance. For the identification of hazards and evaluation of the risks inherent to the activities of workers, the simplified method of evaluation of occupational risks proposed by the INSHT of Spain has been used, applying criteria of professional and field experience. This work establishes the purpose of designing an occupational risk prevention plan that provides the necessary information for the application of precise controls that minimize occupational risks; The plan must be implemented by all workers in a participatory manner, taking into account the shared responsibilities within the functions of each one, and thus avoid repetition and achievement of occupational accidents. This Prevention Plan is the heart of the management of the prevention of occupational risks in its entirety, since it is of vital importance not to neglect any risk, thus being able to prioritize those that are considered within the matrix as significant risks. It establishes control mechanisms for the risks identified in the risk assessment and identification matrix, determined for each of the processes carried out in the automotive and tractor maintenance workshop, for the prevention of accidents and occupational diseases.