Identificación, Evaluación y aplicación de Controles para los riesgos Higiénicos en los talleres de la carrera de Ingeniería Industrial en una Institución de Educación Superior

Abstract

The country changed its regulations. Now universities must comply with the same safety standards as any company. This study aimed to determine whether Universidad Politécnica Salesiana complies with these regulations in the Industrial Engineering workshops. The focus was on physical risks that may affect students and instructors. The study was conducted using a quantitative and descriptive approach, without experimentation. To collect information, site visits, direct observation, and measurements of factors such as noise, lighting, and temperature were carried out. Specialized instruments and recognized methodologies were used. The results were then compared with current legislation and with Executive Decree No. 2393. The objective was to identify regulatory differences and assess compliance in the evaluated workshops. The results showed that, in general, noise and temperature levels were within permissible limits. However, some areas presented values close to the maximum thresholds. Regarding lighting, deficiencies were identified in certain locations, especially in the welding workshop and the chemistry laboratory. This may pose a risk to safety and visual performance of the people working there. Based on the results obtained, improvement measures were proposed to strengthen legal compliance and reduce the physical hazards identified. The aim was to make the institution’s workshops safer and healthier for everyone.