Evaluación de riesgo psicosocial a los que están expuestos los trabajadores técnicos y jefes de área de una empresa constructora

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of psychosocial risk to which workers, technicians and area managers of a construction company in the city of Quito, are exposed, in order to identify the prevalence of psychosocial risk. The evaluation got the participation of 17 people who shared the characteristic of leading and coordinating an area of the company, and being in charge of work groups. A cross-sectional study was used through the application of the psychosocial risk assessment questionnaire provided by the Ministry of Labor of Ecuador, a validated and standardized questionnaire in Ecuador’s population. The study concludes that the dimensions with the highest prevalence are workload and pace of work with a score of 47%, in a low risk level, and work addiction with a score of 53%. The two dimensions, that are related to the current working conditions in the company, can generate short-term or medium-term health conditions, which is why it is suggested a deep analysis of the conditions and work activities organization, along with the design of a program to promote protective factors in mental health.