Programa de prevención y protección contra caídas para trabajo en alturas para la empresa aguas de Cimitarra S.A.S. E.S.P.

Abstract

This degree project is carried out taking into account that within the company AGUAS DE CIMITARRA S.A.S. ESP, located in the municipality of Cimitarra Santander, there are carried out high-risk activities such as work at heights, and although it is true that these dangers cannot be eliminated, they can be identified, evaluated and controlled through the design of the fall prevention and protection program for work at heights according to resolution 1409 of 2012, in order to prevent the occurrence of incidents and labor accidents derived from this activity, in addition to ensuring the health of direct personnel and contractors. This project was carried out through the development of four phases; initially there was a reconnaissance of the work facilities in order to identify the personnel involved and the areas where work activities at heights are carried out, then the corresponding documentation was drawn up for the identification of hazards and risk assessment and the prevention and protection measures against falls for work at heights were determined, later the definition of the functions and responsibilities for the implementation and execution of the prevention and protection program against falls for work at heights was carried out, the procedures and support formats for the program and finally, the program designed for its review and approval was presented to the senior management of the company, leaving it to its discretion to verify that what is proposed and delivered is adequate and complies with the legal requirements for the development of work at heights, according to the resolution 1409 of 2012.