Importancia de implementar la seguridad industrial como mecanismo de protección colectivo para empresas del sector de la construcción civil en Colombia en los últimos cinco años

Abstract

The construction financial year is one of those that contribute the most to Colombia's GDP, however, it is also one of the sectors with the highest work accident rates (Colombian Safety Council, 2021). Although in recent years work has been done on the implementation of collective safety measures to reduce accident rates, the lack of safety culture is a major impediment to adequate risk management within construction projects. The purpose of this research is to raise awareness of the importance of industrial safety culture as a collective protection measure for workers. Based on statistical data on accidents and protection measures implemented in civil works, we seek to identify obstacles and opportunities to improve working conditions. The adequate implementation of these collective protection mechanisms can be difficult from the level of illiteracy of workers in the lowest positions until companies are committed to the well-being of workers, providing the necessary mechanisms to counteract any situation that puts them in danger. danger during the development of their work. The results achieved are based on including training, talks and activities to promote physical well-being to general culture and awareness of self-care among workers and thereby reduce workplace accidents. To provide the necessary resources, employers must also understand the value of complying with legal industrial safety requirements.