Exposición a humo de soldadura y salud respiratoria de los trabajadores de producción de la empresa Induacero en la provincia del Cotopaxi

Abstract

The objective of this research work is to analyze the relationship between exposure to welding fume and respiratory system diseases present in production workers of the Induacero company in the province of Cotopaxi in an effort to add supporting evidence and clarity to the current research field. The method will be a cross-sectional, analytical, non-experimental study of correlational scope where medical examinations of the workers' files will be reviewed and it will be related to the respiratory diseases present in the workers according to their working conditions. Expected results: respiratory diseases of the upper and lower tract are expected to result in operational workers exposed to welding smoke. according to the time of occupational exposure. Implications: This study aims to strengthen the knowledge and culture of prevention in occupational health and safety in companies that carry out welding activities within their processes, be a basis for future research in the area at the provincial and national level and guide health and safety professionals in the development of respiratory health surveillance protocols for exposure to welding fumes.