Diseño e implementación de un manual de seguridad y procedimientos de máquinas en la unidad integral de bovinos lecheros y pastos – forrajes aplicando el método Loto en la Estación Experimental Tunshi de la ESPOCH

Abstract

The Tunshi Experimental Station of the ESPOCH did not have a safety and procedures manual to perform the maintenance process in the machines of the Integral Units, which caused accidents when performing the activities, for this reason, it is designed and implemented a safety and procedure manual for machines in the Integral Units of Dairy Cattle and Pasture - Forage, applying the Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) method in the Tunshi Experimental Station of the ESPOCH. The methodology implemented was oriented in the descriptive and field research for the collection of the necessary information through various methods, techniques, and instruments, a qualitative and quantitative approach using the INSHT matrix and the NTP 330 Standard, thus determining the mechanical risks to apply the LOTO methodology through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard, the study focuses on the workplaces of the Integral Units. Using this methodology, it was determined that there are mechanical risks with moderate and important risk qualifications and intervention level I critical situation, II correct. In addition, physical and ergonomic risks were detected. It is concluded that the Integral Units do not have guidelines to perform safe maintenance activities to the machines so the LOTO safety and procedures manual was implemented, which has the necessary steps for the process before, during, and after maintenance. It is recommended to use Personal Protective Equipment for physical risks, and for ergonomic risks active breaks, and modification of activities with mechanical aids.