LA SALUD OCUPACIONAL Y LOS EQUIPOS DE PROTECCIÓN PERSONAL DE LOS TRABAJADORES DEL ÁREA DE PRODUCCIÓN DE LA EMPRESA PLANHOFA S.A. – AMBATO.

Abstract

The company Planhofa SA dedicated to the industrialization of fruit, the study on occupational health and personal protective equipment for employees of the area was carried out due to concerns manager for precautionary physical, psychological and social conditions within the organization identifying risks, causes and other factors that lead to this problem. Through observation could be identified that the main cause of this problem is the misuse of personal protective equipment and deterioration thereof because the company has any employees who are not provided with personal protection so your stay with the company depends on the need of production. A survey was developed based on potential problems within the production area ; Analyzed the data many drawbacks is detected in the control of permanent employees on the use of personal protective equipment in their workday also can demonstrate lack of socialization and awareness of the importance of lifelong use of them . Based on the data analyzed a possible solution was chosen and proceeded to create a guide appropriate use of personal protective equipment that enables training on using them as minimize the incidence of accidents and diseases caused by risks that are common in the workplace.