Diseño de un manual de seguridad y riesgos para los laboratorios de la Facultad de Ciencias bloque diagonal dos (laboratorios de Orgánica, Físico – química – Corrosión, Análisis Instrumental, Tecnología y Farmacéutica, Técnicas Nucleares y Bunker)

Abstract

The objective of this research was the design of a Safety and Risks Manual for diagonal block two, of the Faculty of Sciences at ESPOCH, which includes the laboratories of Instrumental Analysis, Physical - Chemistry - Corrosion, Organic Chemistry, Nuclear Techniques, Technology and Pharmaceutical and Bunker. From a preliminary observation, it was determined that security measures are not applied to reduce or mitigate the incidence of internal and external risks, besides, that the lack of standardized signage in the block is notorious. The format proposed by the National Service for Risk and Emergency Management establishes the necessary structure for the preparation of this manual, through investigation and careful analysis of risks and dangers present in the facilities. To identify the risks at work, the multiple matrix of the National Institute of Safety and Hygiene was used, determining the risks exposed in the block, these are, 49 Physical (low temperatures, insufficient lighting, insufficient ventilation), 28 Mechanical (falls at different levels, slippery floors, confined spaces), 24 Chemicals (exposure to harmful or toxic substances), and 16 Ergonomic (manual lifting and transport of loads, forced postures, use of projection screens). Using the MESERI method, the level of probability of fire incidence in the block was determined and taking into consideration the NFPA 10 and NTP 41 regulations (for the selection and location of firefighting equipment), it was necessary to purchase 5 fire extinguishers of 10 lb of PQS and one 10 lb of CO2, also, the acquisition of 4 audible alarms with their respective button. Finally, under the INEN ISO 3864-1 standard, 60 Help, 38 Preventive, 7 Informative, 20 Prohibition and 18 Mandatory signs were placed for the facilities of the diagonal block, two concerning the risks identified.