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Administrative Vice-Rectorate
Occupational Health and Safety
It is a unit attached to the Administrative Vice-Rectorate dedicated to the prevention of occupational injuries and diseases, as well as the protection and promotion of workers’ health. Its primary objective is to improve working conditions and the work environment in order to minimize risks and foster a safe and healthy workplace for University employees, both individually and collectively.
These activities are carried out in compliance with the current legal framework, particularly the provisions of Decree 1072 of 2015 (Single Regulatory Decree for the Labor Sector) and other applicable regulations, as well as in accordance with relevant national and international technical standards.
Funciones
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Diseñar e implementar un servicio de primeros auxilios en los diferentes centros de trabajo de la Universidad del Cauca.
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Proteger a los trabajadores de los factores de riesgo a los que estén potencialmente expuestos por razón de sus oficios, mediante la realización de programas educativos, colectivos y/o individuales.
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Contribuir en la ubicación laboral acorde a las aptitudes físicas y psicológicas del trabajador, mediante la determinación de los requisitos de salud necesarios previos al empleo, a partir de la valoración ocupacional.
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Desarrollar programas de vigilancia epidemiológica conjuntamente con el subprograma de Higiene y Seguridad Industrial para la identificación, prevención, control y asesoría de las enfermedades y accidentes de trabajo generados por los riesgos ocupacionales presentes en el ámbito universitario.
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Coordinar y facilitar la rehabilitación y reubicación de las personas con incapacidad temporal y permanente parcial.
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Estudiar y conceptuar sobre la toxicidad de las materias primas y sustancias empleadas en los procesos productivos de la Universidad del Cauca, indicando las medidas para evitar sus efectos nocivos en los trabajadores.
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Estudiar e implementar los sistemas de control requeridos para los riesgos ocupacionales existentes en el medio universitario a partir de su identificación y evaluación cualicuantitativa.
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Conceptuar sobre los proyectos de obra, instalaciones industriales, productos y equipos en general para determinar los riesgos que puedan generarse por su causa.
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Contribuir en el diseño e implementación de programas de mantenimiento preventivo de máquinas, equipos, herramientas, instalaciones locativas, alumbrado y redes eléctricas.
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Establecer procedimientos de selección, dotación, uso, mantenimiento y reposición de los elementos de protección personal, con base en el análisis de las características técnicas de diseño y calidad, según las necesidades identificadas.
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Establecer y ejecutar modificaciones en los procesos de trabajo y en las máquinas y herramientas, con el objeto de controlar en la fuente de origen y/o en el medio, los agentes de riesgo.
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Elaborar estadísticas de los accidentes e incidentes de trabajo y de enfermedad profesional, y analizar sus causas, a efectos de aplicar las medidas correctivas.
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Demarcar y señalizar áreas de trabajo, salidas de emergencia, zonas peligrosas, etc.; según las disposiciones vigentes, contribuir en la organización y desarrollo del plan de emergencias de la Universidad del Cauca.
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Estudiar y controlar la recolección, tratamiento, disposición de residuos y desechos, aplicando y cumpliendo las medidas de saneamiento básico ambiental.
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Promover, elaborar, desarrollar y evaluar programas de inducción y entrenamientos encaminados a la prevención de accidentes y conocimientos de los riesgos en el trabajo.
Prevention Campaigns
Fall Prevention Guide
Publicado el: 8 de octubre de 2024
Politica Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo
Publicado el: 8 de octubre de 2024
Decreto Único Reglamentario del Sector Trabajo
Publicado el: 26 de mayo de 2015
Resolución 0312-2019- Estándares mínimos del Sistema de la Seguridad y Salud
Publicado el: 13 de febrero de 2019
Workplace Accident Report
Workplace Accident Report
Reporting a workplace accident is a fundamental component of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST), as it initiates a series of actions aimed at protecting the worker's health, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future. In summary, reporting a workplace accident is not only a legal obligation but also a responsible and preventive measure that strengthens the organization's safety culture, protects its people, and promotes the continuous improvement of working conditions.
Workplace Accident Reporting and Investigation Procedure
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST)
The Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST) is a mandatory comprehensive management framework designed to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses caused by working conditions. It is based on the principles of prevention, participation, legal compliance, and continuous improvement, with the primary purpose of promoting safe and healthy work environments that protect the physical, mental, and social well-being of workers. The System consists of a logical, phased process that includes policy development, organization, planning, implementation, evaluation, auditing, and continuous improvement actions. Its approach is aimed at anticipating, identifying, assessing, and controlling risks that may affect occupational health and safety in the workplace. Its objective is to continuously improve working conditions, the work environment, and workers' health by promoting health protection and maintaining overall well-being, in accordance with applicable national and international technical standards and regulatory requirements.
Occupational Medical and Psychological Consultation
Occupational Medical and Psychological Consultation
Occupational medical and psychological evaluations are essential components of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST), as they enable a comprehensive assessment of a worker's physical and mental fitness to perform their duties safely, effectively, and in good health. Their shared purpose is to promote overall health in the workplace, prevent occupational risks, support intervention processes, and ensure working conditions that respect and protect the safety and well-being of all workers.
Occupational Safety Management System
Occupational Safety Management System
The Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (COPASST) is a joint employer–employee participation body established to promote and oversee compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and activities within the organization. It is composed of an equal number of employer and employee representatives, with the employee representatives elected democratically, freely, and voluntarily, ensuring the active participation of both parties in decisions affecting health and well-being in the workplace. In accordance with current Colombian legislation (Resolution 2013 of 1986 and Decree 1072 of 2015), the Committee is mandatory in all public and private organizations with ten (10) or more employees.
Emergency Response Brigade
Emergency Response Brigade
The Emergency Response Brigade is a group of volunteer employees who are trained to respond quickly and in an organized manner to situations such as fires, earthquakes, evacuations, hazardous leaks, or workplace accidents. Its primary objective is to protect the lives and health of workers, control emergency situations, and support emergency response agencies until they arrive on site. Brigade members receive training in first aid, evacuation procedures, fire suppression, and emergency response, and regularly participate in emergency drills to ensure they remain prepared at all times. Serving as a brigade member demonstrates a commitment to the safety of everyone in the workplace and represents a key component of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST).
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Matrix
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Matrix
The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Matrix is a fundamental tool within the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SG-SST). Its primary purpose is to identify hazards present in the workplace, assess the associated risks, and establish control measures to minimize workers' exposure to those risks.
IPVR Matrix
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