Incidencia de enfermedades ocupacionales en los trabajadores de una empresa de plásticos de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Currently, musculoskeletal disorders, hearing loss and dermatological diseases occupy important positions within general morbidity at the country level. Occupational diseases can be easily prevented, the lack of public policies aimed at this population can make the task somewhat impossible to meet. A study was carried out on Incidence of Occupational Diseases in workers of an in dustrial company in the city of Guayaquil. Objective: To determine the incidence of occupational diseases. Research design: Population: From April to July 459 workers attended the Dispensary of the Company, of which 100 presented problems related to occupational diseases. Type of study: descriptive, quantitative, longitudinal, prospective. For the data collection, the indirect observation technique was applied through a matrix of data collection from the medical records of the workers who attended the Plastlit Medical Dispensary of the Company from April to August 2017.Results: 49% of the workers have a age range between 44-65 years, occupy the position of workers manipulating in 33% disposable materials. The working day is of 12 hours in 88% of workers and they must keep standing while fulfilling their labors. Exposed to chemical risk 53%; 90% ergonomic risk. 94% have musculoskeletal diseases and a greater presence of joint pain in 65% and 67% dermatological problems. It emphasizes the training that they have in relation to the fulfillment of activities. Conclusion: Workers have an important predisposition to occupational diseases. The most frequent is at musculoskeletal level.