Good preventive practices of occupational disease risk, produced by chemical footwear companies, Ciudadela Juan Atalaya in the city of Cúcuta

Abstract

In this research study, a case of the footwear company of the Juan Atalaya citadel was analyzed, which is dedicated to the manufacture of footwear and other leather products, where workers are frequently exposed to chemicals materializing the risk with respect to these same components.  Objective: To develop an action plan of good preventive practices for the risk of occupational disease caused by chemicals in the activities of the shoe company. Methodology: Within this project, a methodology with a mixed approach and descriptive design was used for the collection of information, using non-participant observation techniques, discussion groups, as well as a survey to identify the process and the conditions in which employees work, showing in time the symptoms that can be associated with an occupational disease and to develop the necessary preventive, control and corrective measures for this case. Results and conclusions: it was evidenced that in the evaluated areas workers are routinely exposed to chemicals such as: acetone glue, super, xylene, acetone, hydrocarbons, in addition to the fact that there are no preventive measures to minimize the damage and injuries generated in the health of workers due to exposure to chemical risk, some workers were identified with respiratory diseases which makes the immediate control of this risk by means of preventive practices for the health and safety of workers.