Diseño de un modelo de gestión integral y de respuesta ante contingencias del riesgo químico en la empresa Acoge servicios integrales S.A.S. de Bogotá

Abstract

This consultancy aimed to design an integrated chemical risk management and emergency response model for Acoge Servicios Integrales S.A.S., located in Bogotá, to guide preventive and control measures that protect the health and safety of workers exposed to chemical substances. The methodology included a situational assessment of the receipt, handling, preparation, storage, and application of chemical products, a review of existing controls and applicable regulatory requirements, and hazard identification and risk assessment based on the Colombian Technical Guide GTC 45 and the hierarchy of controls. The results revealed opportunities for improvement in the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), product labeling, the availability of updated Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical storage conditions, and controls during fumigation and tank cleaning activities. Based on the assessment, a proposal was developed incorporating safe storage strategies, administrative and engineering controls, personal protective equipment, response protocols for spills and poisoning, and training activities. The analysis highlights the importance of strengthening preventive management through organized procedures and measures suited to the company’s conditions. It is concluded that the proposal provides a framework for progressively improving chemical risk management, preventing incidents, and protecting workers’ health. Its effectiveness will depend on implementation and ongoing monitoring by the organization.