Avances en tecnologías aplicadas a la prevención de riesgos laborales: revisión bibliométrica para optar al título de Ingeniero Industrial

Abstract

This study aims to analyze technological advances applied to occupational risk prevention through a bibliometric review. The research follows a quantitative approach, using tools such as VOSviewer to analyze co-authorship networks, co-citation, bibliographic coupling, and term co-occurrence. The Web of Science Core Collection database was consulted, applying a structured Boolean search strategy covering the period from 2014 to 2023. A total of 2,496 documents were identified, of which 130 were scientific review articles. The bibliometric indicators used included citation count, most influential authors, countries, journals, and key terms. Visualization maps were generated to identify thematic clusters focused on artificial intelligence, IoT, augmented reality, wearables, and robotics. Results show sustained growth in scientific production related to occupational health and safety (OHS) and emerging technologies, although international collaboration networks remain dispersed. China, the U.S., and India lead in publications and co-authorship. Journals such as Safety Science and Journal of Cleaner Production stood out due to their high impact (Q1, high CiteScore and SJR). Co-citation and bibliographic coupling networks revealed consolidated thematic cores but low interdisciplinary interconnectivity. The discussion argues that despite technological advances, gaps persist in the global integration of knowledge in OHS. The study calls for stronger institutional collaboration, diversification of publication channels, and future research focused on topics such as automation, sustainability, and mental health in the workplace. In conclusion, the bibliometric analysis confirms the strategic value of emerging technologies in transforming occupational safety management, recommending their inclusion in public policy, academic training, and organizational practices.