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Experiencia piloto modelo para mejorar la gestión de riesgos laborales en cooperativas (MIPYMES) del sector rural

Resumen

Nowadays, the micro and small cooperatives of the Colombian countryside face many challenges related to occupational risks prevention. Taking this into account, this work describes the development of a pilot experience in a representative rural cooperative. We hope these results may serve as a replicable model in other solidarity economy organizations facing similar problems. The main objective of this work was to improve the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management system of said cooperative. We first did a diagnosis which was used to design an improvement plan. Afterwards, next, We implemented the first phase of this plan which was the organization and the starting up of the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management system. Finally, We evaluated the results of this implementation, as well as the overall work and We proposed recommendations for future replications. While doing the pilot experiment we could identify the problems these kinds of organizations are facing, regarding the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) management system, and how improvements could be made. Among the recommendations offered can be highlighted; the possibility of establishing cooperation mechanisms between universities and cooperatives, especially that related to the creation of university occupational risk clinics, a figure established and permitted in the pertinent regulation. On the other hand, the establishment of strategic alliances between the solidarity economy organizations themselves, and of these with the labor risk administrators (ARL), entities that have the obligation to offer support and training to affiliated companies, especially those Due to their size and location, they do not have the resources to adequately carry out the process, nor do they have access to specialized advice.