Costos De Los Accidentes Laborales: Cartagena-Colombia, 2009-2012

Abstract

Los accidentes de trabajo acarrean importantes costos en la sociedad que no necesariamente se reflejan en transacciones monetarias. Este manuscrito presenta un análisis descriptivo y de variables relacionadas con la accidentalidad laboral y los métodos para la evaluación de los costos de la misma; a partir de datos de la ciudad de Cartagena-Colombia durante el período 2009 - 2012. Los resultados muestran que en Cartagena debido a la accidentalidad, las compañías aseguradoras incurren en un costo aproximado de 11 millones de dólares y que los costos ocultos asociados con la pérdida de producción y afectación al trabajador, ascienden a 44 millones de dólares.

Health and safety at work, the commitment of Colombian companies in the area of continual improvement

“…In addition, more and more scientific research shows the need for companies to have a sense of corporate social responsibility aimed at promoting health and achieving better workplaces if they want to achieve better results in their products and services. The chain of effects of workplace accidents ranges from the organizational level to individual behavior, through the safety response of supervisors and managers to the response of work groups [28]. When examining the contributions that research over the last five years has made to this debate, it could be seen that aspects such as the commitment of employers, training of employees and hosting a process of organizational transformation can be key factors conducive to a real change at the national level, only in this way can a new culture be built in terms of occupational health, thus allowing the growth in indicators and reduce the events of deaths, disabilities and occupational diseases, among others.…”

Análisis y clasificación iberoamericana de la accidentalidad laboral en la industria de la construcción civil

“…To begin with this analysis, it is important to define what an occupational accident is. An occupational accident is any sudden event occurring in the workplace, or resulting from work, where the worker contracts a physical injury that requires medical attention and results in temporary or permanent disability or death (Acevedo and Yánez, 2016). From this definition and remembering that the problem of occupational injuries generates various consequences in both social and economic areas, where those most affected are the workers and their families, it becomes crucial to analyze the behavior of the accident figures in civil construction.…”

Análisis y clasificación regional de la siniestralidad laboral en la industria de la construcción civil brasileña

“…The considerable number of accidents in civil construction arises mostly from the dangers inherent in the sector's activities [9,19]. In addition, the informal nature of work, outsourcing, lack of training, and sometimes, negligence, are entrenched factors in the nation, which also contribute to the creation of an accident-prone environment [20].…”

“…On the other hand, the employers also face consequences as they carry the financial burden in terms of direct and indirect costs of their projects, as well as the consequential impact on their reputation. Similarly, the government is also not exempted because the aforementioned problems lead to high operating costs of the social systems, resulting in an adverse impact on the national finances, which are often divided between the state and its inhabitants [20].…”