Digital application to support decision-making for the safe management of work at height in a cement company
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App, Digital tool, Occupational health and safety, Working at heightAbstract
This study was conducted at a young Mexican company dedicated to the extraction of raw materials and the manufacture of cement, mortar, and white cement. Performing work at heights at the company represents a high level of risk, requiring rigorous evaluation processes and manual authorizations. This process generates operational delays and hinders the efficiency of decision-making. The objective of this work is to create and implement a digital application that facilitates decision-making in the safe management of work at heights at a Mexican cement company. The theoretical framework was based on the regulatory requirements established in NOM-009-STPS-2011 and the ANSI Z359.2-2011 standard. The study was developed using an observational and descriptive methodological approach, considering a population of 170 workers through direct observation of their activities at the plant. Based on the information obtained, a digital application was designed using Microsoft Power Apps integrated with SharePoint and Power BI. The results demonstrated a 51.9% reduction in the time required for safety evaluations and authorizations. In conclusion, the implementation of digital tools contributes significantly to operational management and improved decision-making in high-risk prevention in industrial environments.
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