Implementación de la primera fase de un sistema de gestión de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional para la empresa de carrocerías metálicas IMETAM, basado en la Norma Internacional OHSAS 18001-2007

Abstract

The objective of the present work was the implementation of the first phase of an Occupational Health and Safety management system for the buses metal body company IMETAM C.A. Based on the International Standard OHSAS 18001-2007, in the areas of welding, painting and fiberglass. It began with the identification and general evaluation of occupational hazards through using the National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (INSHT) method. Subsequently, factors such as noise, illumination, COVs and particulate matter were measured using technological instruments, whereas, factors such as forced postures and thermal comfort were evaluated by using the REBA and the FANGER method respectively. The preventive management developed in the first phase allowed IMETAM CA to strengthen its production system in each of its stages, the reduction and control of costs due to accidents, knowledge and awareness of the personnel regarding the risks to which they are exposed and the consequences in each of their jobs. It can be concluded that the buses metal body company has, at the moment, a preventive management system that allows controlling the occupational risks in the activities that are developed in the areas of welding, painting and fiberglass, based on the requirements of the OHSAS Standard 18001: 2007.