ACCIDENT PREVENTION IN THE DAIRY SECTOR: EVALUATION OF A SAFETY PROGRAM

Abstract

The research focused on the precarious working conditions in some dairy factories, where workers are exposed to various workplace hazards. This context highlighted the urgent need to strengthen safety plans, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 8, in order to reduce accidents and optimize processes in the sector. The main objective was to determine the influence of the development of an Occupational Health and Safety Plan (PSSO) on the prevention of workplace accidents in a dairy factory in Cutervo. This is an applied study with a quantitative approach and a pre-experimental design. The sample included 16 workers responsible for the production, packaging, and warehouse areas. The instruments used were a checklist, questionnaire, and field analysis form. The results show that workplace accidents were reduced by 64.7% (from 17 to 6 per month) and postural risk, assessed using the REBA method, decreased from 5.5 to 2.38. Following the research, it was possible to conclude that the actions taken optimized working conditions, reduced accidents, and promoted preventive awareness among workers.