Diseño de un sistema de gestión de seguridad y salud de una empresa empacadora de camarón

Abstract

This thesis proposes the design of an occupational health and safety management system for a shrimp packing company located in the canton of Guayaquil, which has a population of 145 workers distributed across areas such as classification, freezing, storage, and mastering. Using a descriptive qualitativequantitative methodological framework, surveys were conducted that revealed a lack of knowledge about occupational hazards, a lack of training, and deficiencies in physical working conditions. Twenty-three percent of workers reported unsafe workplace conditions. Critical problems were identified, such as high temperatures in the refrigeration area, the presence of leakage currents due to poor grounding, and the lack of disaster protocols. In response, an improvement plan was proposed that includes preventive maintenance, ongoing training, and a contingency plan, all supported by a budget of $22,850.00, which makes its implementation feasible. This proposal seeks to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce workplace accidents, and improve employee well-being.