Diseño de un Manual de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo para la Gestión de Riesgos en el Laboratorio de Métodos y Tiempos de la Facultad de Ingeniería Industrial de la Universidad Santo Tomás, Seccional Bucaramanga.

Abstract

The objective of this consultancy was to develop an Occupational Health and Safety Manual focused on risk management for the Methods and Time Laboratory of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering at Universidad Santo Tomás, Bucaramanga Campus. To develop this manual, the occupational health and safety conditions of the laboratory were assessed through on-site inspections, data collection, and hazard identification using the methodology established in the Colombian Technical Guide (GTC 45). The results identified opportunities for improvement related to document management, the physical conditions of the laboratory, and the organization of Occupational Health and Safety information. Based on these findings, a manual tailored to the specific needs of the laboratory was developed, incorporating guidelines, procedures, safety standards, and supporting documentation to promote the safe performance of academic activities. In addition, an implementation roadmap supported by a findings matrix was designed to guide the review, approval, and monitoring of the proposed actions within the University's Occupational Health and Safety Management System. This document serves as a practical tool to strengthen risk management, promote continuous improvement, and contribute to the creation of safer academic environments.