Evaluation of the thermal-metabolic conditions in the production area of a food industry and its incidence on systemic heat disorders
This work seeks to determine the thermal-atmospheric conditions in which workers carry out their activities and their incidence in systemic heat disorders such as syncope, edema, cramps, exhaustion and heat stroke, as well as local disorders such as skin conditions, in an industrial plant dedicated...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Institution: | Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo |
| Repository: | Revista InGenio |
| Language: | Spanish |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:revistas.uteq.edu.ec:article/600 |
| Online Access: | https://revistas.uteq.edu.ec/index.php/ingenio/article/view/600 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | trastornos por calor termorregulación WBGT heat disorders thermoregulation |
| Summary: | This work seeks to determine the thermal-atmospheric conditions in which workers carry out their activities and their incidence in systemic heat disorders such as syncope, edema, cramps, exhaustion and heat stroke, as well as local disorders such as skin conditions, in an industrial plant dedicated to the production of food products, located in the city of Quevedo. Ecuador. Its objective is to reduce the incidence of occupational accidents and diseases through the implementation of preventive measures systems, carrying out engineering and administrative controls. As an initial stage, the identification of critical areas was carried out and the measurement of the WBGT index was carried out, with instruments and methods endorsed by the ISO 7226 Standard, later the results were evaluated to propose measures that reduce, control or minimize heat stress to permitted levels according to current regulations, these measures will guarantee the integrity and well-being of all workers. |
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