Gestión de riesgos laborales en la producción de asfalto para la empresa Jeal Construcciones

Abstract

The present research project aims to manage occupational risks in the asphalt production process of the company JEAL Construcciones by applying a mixed-methods approach, that is, combining both qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as incorporating observations and data analysis through measurements. The first part of the GTC-45 Matrix was used during site visits to the company, which allowed for the identification of risks present in the asphalt processing plant. Additionally, risk assessment and evaluation were conducted using the methodology described in the aforementioned guide. The results obtained in the research project include the identification of 17 risks, which encompass physical, chemical, safety-related, and biomechanical hazards. These risks were also assessed to determine their acceptability, revealing that 11 of them were deemed unacceptable—one of which was noise exposure. For this reason, a noise assessment was conducted, revealing that the production assistant is exposed to noise levels of 96.56 dB(A) with an uncertainty of 3, while the aggregate material flow inspector is exposed to 85.02 dB(A) with an uncertainty of 3.01—both exceeding the established limits. It is therefore concluded that there is a need to propose control measures to reduce the identified risks, ensuring the safety and health of the workers. This document has been submitted to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) officer at JEAL for evaluation and potential future implementation.