Diseño e implementación de un plan de emergencia en la unidad de riesgos del Instituto Ecuatoriano de Seguridad Social “IESS” en la ciudad de Riobamba

Abstract

In this technical project, an Emergency Plan was prepared in the provincial unit of pension benefits, labor risks, third-party funds, and unemployment insurance of the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security of Riobamba in the province of Chimborazo. In the analysis of the Unit's initial situation, a general diagnosis was made about the format established by the risk unit of the Riobamba municipal government, in which the percentage of compliance with certain parameters was identified. For the risk assessment, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Hygiene (INSHT) standard was applied, and the unit's current structural situation was evaluated using the FEMA-154 methodology, and the results of a fire risk analysis were obtained. Also, risks were determined by identifying possible threats and vulnerabilities that the personnel are exposed to, such as volcanic activities, explosions, civil disorder, epidemics, criminal acts, developing possible critical scenarios. Based on the results, a risk reduction plan was developed by adopting structural and nonstructural measures, emergency equipment maintenance procedures, developing protocols for each risk, developing resource and evacuation maps, and forming a multifunctional brigade with its respective action protocol and evacuation plans. For efficient implementation, the procedures established in the plan were taken into account, as well as the creation of risk management policies, the development of a recycling program, risk inspection templates, and analysis of fire extinguishers under the NTE INEN-739 standard. To conclude, the implementation of the Emergency Plan is important according to the ordinance established by the municipal government of Riobamba. Also, socialization, training, and drills for all personnel will provide a better response on how to act in the event of an emergency.