Gestión técnica para la reducción de riesgos mecánicos en la operación de montacargas en una empresa metalmecánica Ecuatoriana

Abstract

The main objective of this titling work was the development of technical management for the reduction of mechanical risks focused on forklift operators in a metalworking company in Ecuador, in order to minimize the occurrence of work accidents and / or health diseases. Once identified the six main hazards that generate mechanical risks, we proceeded with the evaluation by William Fine's methodology and its prioritization for to administrate. It was proposed to the company prevention measures focused on compliance with legal requirements in the country related to forklift operation and safety and health management as well as control systems, it was also proposed the implementation of checks list before use, preventive maintenance programs for forklifts as well as training to operators and assesment and compliance with regulations. The verification of the measures implemented in the metalworking company determined that risk levels were reduced by 67% of the initial values, as well as the reactive frequency and severity of accidents indexes were reduced between 2015 and 2016.