Diseño e implementación de un sistema de gestión de seguridad y salud ocupacional, mediante la identificación y evaluación de riesgos laborales para disminuir los accidentes laborales en LubriWash-Pro

Abstract

This study develops an occupational health and safety management system for LubriWash-Pro, based on current Ecuadorian regulations and aimed at reducing the risks present in vehicle washing and lubrication activities in a microenterprise located in Quito, Ecuador, since the situational diagnosis showed weaknesses in the use of personal protective equipment, workplace signage, incident management, and the perception of mechanical, electrical, and chemical risks, which allowed the application of the IPERC matrix to classify hazards and define control measures such as workspace reorganization, installation of safety signage and non-slip flooring, provision and replacement of protective equipment, preventive maintenance of tools, active pause routines, continuous training, safe oil-handling protocols, and the creation of a formal incident registry, and as a result improvements were observed in workplace order and cleanliness, proper PPE use, worker participation, and the reduction of minor incidents, which demonstrates that an OHS management system applied in accordance with Ecuadorian regulations strengthens the preventive culture and enhances safety and operational efficiency within LubriWash-Pro.