Riesgo laboral y sus patologías ocupacionales derivadas en el sector florícola de Ecuador

Abstract

In recent years and because of the pandemic, economic-social globalization and the development of science and technology in underdeveloped countries such as Ecuador, leads to different occupational risk factors considered dangerous to the health of workers in the flower sector, mainly due to new chemicals used. For this reason, the objective of this work is to make an approximation to what are these highest occupational risks, and the pathologies derived from said exposure, which affect the health of workers in the sector. Methodologically, a quantitative and direct observation approach was followed, based on a sample of 818 workers in the floriculture sector. Among the results, it stands out that, in terms of ergonomic risks, 69.4% present a musculoskeletal disorder; due to chemical risks, 61.3% show pathology due to pneumonitis; Regarding physical risks due to noise, 51.2% manifested temporary occupational hearing loss; and in psychosocial risks, 31.1% feel an overload of work. It is concluded that the work carried out within the floriculture sector exposes workers to different forms of risk in the short, medium and long term, bringing with it negative effects for their well-being, forcing them to intervene with hygiene and occupational health measures.