Perception of occupational risk by the staff of an ice factory

Ali Salcedo, Ariel Pérez-Galavís, Misael Ron and Amílcar Josué Pérez

SAP Engineering and Industry, 2026

Abstract: Objective: To describe the perception of occupational risks by the staff (supervisors and operators) of an ice factory in Aragua State, Venezuela.Materials and methods: This research was conducted using a quantitative, observational field study design, with a descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlacional approach. The sample was represented by the entire working population, 15 workers, therefore it was a census. The Worker Perceived Risk Assessment Questionnaire (NTP578) was administered. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was used to correlate the variables.Results: Regarding the social perception of risk, entrapment and impacts from machinery were perceived as high, with an average score of 5.56 points. The most significant risk was exposure to low temperatures, with an average score of 83 points. For operators, the main risks identified were exposure to low temperatures (5.72–96.82 points), while for supervisors, the main risk was entrapment and being struck by machinery (6.47–92.50 points). Statistically significant correlations (p<0.05) were found between age and education level and the risk of falls, noise exposure, and exposure to low temperatures.Conclusion: Workers' perceptions of risk are crucial when implementing prevention strategies and programs in organizations, leading to the minimization of workplace accidents and occupational illnesses.

Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.62486/ei202650

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