Diseño del sistema de seguridad y salud ocupacional bajo la Norma ISO 18001:2007 para Textiles MIMATEX, del cantón Riobamba, provincia de Chimborazo, período 2015 – 2016

Abstract

The design of the Occupational Health and Safety System is based on the ISO 18001:2007, standard for the company Mimatex Textil. It is located in Riobamba city, Chimborazo province. It aims to assess the risks and identify the dangers in which the collaborators are exposed. The sole purpose is to minimize their impact. For the development of the research we worked with 21 collaborators, performing a study of the current situation of the company. It allowed us to identify and evaluate the physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial factors through the matrix of identification, estimation and control risk, finding significant risks within the company. It is proposed safety policies and occupational health, legal framework, training plans and programs, risk control, risk prevention, and implementation of personal safety equipment. It is recommended the application of safety system and occupational health in the company and that meets the requirements required by ISO 18001:2007, which authorizes the management of occupational safety and health of employees who develop a free work of risks and dangers creating a safe work environment by improving productivity and peace within the company.