Diseño, implementación y evaluación de un plan de emergencia para el Seguro Social Campesino del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social, en la ciudad de Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The objective of this research project was to design, evaluate and implement an Emergency Plan under the format of the Risk Management Unit of the GADM-R, which will allow dealing with events that alter the normal operating conditions and that require an immediate response from the personnel within the facilities of the Seguro Social Campesino de Chimborazo. The plan consists of 4 phases. The first is the diagnosis of the current situation, through technical visits and the application of a checklist. The second phase is to verify the incidence of certain hazards (mass movements, ashfall, floods, lahars, gas station explosions, crime, and the explosion of the Galapagos Brigade's powder magazine), using ARcGIS software; and simultaneously, to verify the availability, state and operation of emergency equipment and horizontal signage. The third phase is the evaluation of risks, vulnerabilities, and threats, applying different methods such as FEMA 154, MESERI, VULNERABILITY MATRIX, and INSHT MATRIX. The fourth phase is the analysis of the results of the different methods and implementation of the emergency plan. A set of structural and non- structural measures, as well as preventive and corrective actions, were proposed to help mitigate and minimize the impact of an emergency should it occur. Finally, reaching a satisfactory conclusion in terms of reducing the risks presented, thanks to the measures adopted, implementation of signage under the NTE - INEN 3864-1 regulation, training and active participation of all staff, and at the same time, it was possible to comply with the ordinances established by the GADM-R. As a recommendation, it is suggested to update the plan when there are modifications to the infrastructure, new personnel, or changes in work posts.