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LOPEZ ESPINOSA, Guillermo et al. Usefulness of labor risk map in health diagnosis of health condition in companies. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2004, vol.20, n.2, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3038.

In zeolite production plant and mine located in Tasajeras, Ranchuelo´s municipality in Villa Clara province, an observational descriptive-type study was performed in 2002 to assess the benefits of the labor risk map in the diagnosis of health condition of workers in this company. Once the risks in the labor context were identified and classified and their negative control index was known, the dangerousness level was estimated. It eas found that industrial noise and mineral powder were the most serious risks (1 000 points). Very high temperatures and exposure to lead recorded lower dangerousness rate (150 points). A center drawing was prepared and the risk factors indicators were located on the basis of their priority; also prevention control programs were put into practice. The labor risk map may provide basic information for the analysis of labor health and working-out of preventive plans, so we recommend the use of this map by the health teams in workplaces.

Palavras-chave : Risk map; risk factors; occupational health; epidemiology, descriptive; observation.