Estudio del material particulado en la descarga de trigo y su incidencia en la calidad del aire de la Industria Molinera

Abstract

EXECUTIVE SUMARY The present work focused on the study of the chemical risk present in the wheat reception area of the milling industry. The objective of this study is to analyze the particulate material in wheat unloading and its impact on air quality for workers. The Methodology used responds to qualitative processes such as a questionnaire, a survey, checklists and an occupational risk assessment matrix; It is also used in quantitative methods such as monitoring the air quality in the workplace. This allows to evaluate the quality of the air and to measure the level of exposure to which they are exposed to the workers in their daily tasks. The results of this study showed unacceptable levels of contamination in the areas of: wheat reception, pellet packing, cleaning - unloading area and cleaning of the pellet area. These methods were applied manually and administratively: the design of a localized extraction system and a plan for the prevention of occupational risks. The result of the applicable measures is the acceptable reduction of the particulate material in the workplace and the development of the procedures that prevent possible effects on workers' health. It is estimated that this minimizes the worker's exposure to the identified risk factor and allows the consolidation of sustainable products that favor the well-being of the workers, the profitability of the company, and welfare of the community and the care of the environment.