Occupational Health and Safety Management System

The laptop has several advantages, they are easy to use and carry, but they do not promote proper ergonomics for using them.

In the day-to-day work routine, it is easy to get carried away by habits and pending tasks, sometimes neglecting our posture and physical health. From the Occupational Health and Safety Office (OHS), we want to remind you that taking care of yourself takes only a few minutes.

Footrests are designed to improve workers' comfort and reduce feelings of fatigue, as well as to help them maintain proper posture and prevent back problems in the future.

A safe and efficient workplace is not the result of chance; it is built day by day through observation and care for our common areas and workstations.

In case of an emergency, please call the following numbers!

A tidy workspace improves productivity, reduces stress, minimizes distractions, and prevents accidents. For this reason, Occupational Health recommends paying attention to ergonomics, avoiding personal items or glass objects on the desk, and keeping only the supplies you’re currently using on the desk.

It is an organization of people properly motivated, trained, and prepared to respond to an emergency situation; their purpose is to prevent and control emergency situations that could cause injuries to people, damage to property, or impact on the environment.

According to GTC 45, psychosocial risks are working conditions that harm an employee’s health and performance. These factors include issues with hiring or pay, poor communication, monotony, mental overload, and a lack of recognition. Long workdays and the absence of active breaks also have a negative impact.

The Office of Occupational Safety and Health encourages people to take care of their mental health by combating work-related stress. This problem arises from an excessive workload, too much responsibility, a lack of time, or poor relationships in the workplace.

The Occupational Safety and Health Office at the Fusagasugá headquarters promotes healthy habits for daily well-being. It recommends incorporating physical activity by walking or using the stairs, doing short breathing exercises, drinking two liters of water a day, and bringing natural foods—such as fruit—to work.

The Fusagasugá campus identifies five main hazards for the university community: biological (viruses and bacteria), biomechanical (poor posture), psychosocial (worker conditions), safety (public factors), and natural phenomena (earthquakes or floods).

The Office of Occupational Safety and Health explains how to take care of your back during the workday: maintaining proper posture, changing positions, and taking active breaks are small steps that can help prevent back pain and spinal injuries.

Occupational Safety and Health invites you to get started today. Everyday choices regarding diet, physical activity, and rest are what build a healthier life both on and off campus.

Safety gloves partially or fully cover the hand and prevent burns, cuts, fractures, and abrasions. Learn about the available types—latex, rubber, polyester, split cowhide, welding, and dielectric—and the risk that each one mitigates.

The COPASST Committee shares four guidelines for employees: perform active breaks, report your health conditions and unsafe conditions to the OSH Office, and remember that COPASST is here to support your needs.

Given the presence of wasps, bees, and snakes at the Fusagasugá campus and the Academic Sports Center, the Occupational Safety and Health Office offers the following recommendations: do not disturb the swarms and report them; remain calm; avoid sudden movements; and always check your workstation.

SST Contigo invites you to learn about the types of safety gloves you should wear based on your daily activities.

According to the ILO, head injuries account for between 3 % and 6 % of all workplace injuries. Learn what a safety helmet is, what it protects against—blows, falling objects, and electrical contact—and how to use it properly.

It is the set of rules that help maintain the correct position of the body, in stillness or in motion, to protect the spine. Learn what affects it, what repetitive movements are, and four recommendations to reduce the risk.

Chemical substances must be stored in their original containers, in safe places, and considering their incompatibility and environmental conditions. Consult the risk severity criteria and the labeling and record-keeping recommendations.

Healthy lifestyles are the daily behaviors that keep the body and mind in balance. Learn which aspects affect the quality of life—sedentary lifestyle, stress, unbalanced diet, insomnia—and which strengthen it.

Five recommendations from the Office of Occupational Safety and Health: exercise for 150 minutes a week, eat well, don't smoke, take care of your oral, vision, and hearing health, and foster a peaceful work environment with your coworkers.

The ESG-SST-r038 form is used to report unsafe acts and conditions at the University. Learn the difference between the two, with examples, and download the form here to fill out your report.

Change as a skill provides versatility and the ability to modify one’s own behavior to achieve a goal. Identify what limits you—fear, stress, comfort, and thought patterns—and what drives you: acceptance, attitude, resilience, and flexibility.

Emotions are information and responses to internal and external changes, and they have an impact on the environment. Learn how they are characterized, how they are managed through self-knowledge and self-esteem, and how to redirect yourself by recognizing your patterns.

Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by a pathological pursuit of reward or relief. Learn about psychoactive substances, patterns of dependent use, emotional dependence, and self-care as a process of change.

Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, and its most common symptom is a high fever. Be aware of the warning signs: severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, dizziness, bleeding, and headache.

PPE protects workers from injuries, accidents, and occupational illnesses; its use is mandatory according to regulations and reduces risks such as impacts, burns, or chemical exposure. Use the appropriate equipment for your task and verify that it is in good condition.

The Occupational Safety and Health Office is introducing a card to knowledge managers and administrative staff for reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors. Together, we can prevent workplace accidents!

AJUP08, the procedure for identifying, updating, and monitoring compliance with legal requirements at UCundinamarca, has been updated. Section 5 of this procedure verifies legal compliance with the Integrated Management Systems: QMS, EMS, OHS, and ISMS.

Discipline that integrates the skills of the leader role with mental processes, attention, and memory. Learn what it seeks, what qualities a good leader has —a communicative attitude, leadership styles, negotiation skills— and what they must do with their team.

Classify, organize, clean, well-being, discipline, consistency, commitment, coordination, and standardization: nine Japanese principles to improve your workflow and the care of your workstation. Check out the 9S guide here.

Time management is about allocating your time to complete tasks productively and efficiently. Identify the signs of poor time management—long workdays, perfectionism, lack of a daily plan—and the tools to correct them: timeboxing, the Pomodoro Technique, or the Pareto Principle.

For the chemical products handled in offices—liquid soap, antibacterial gel, and alcohol—Article 22 defines the worker's obligations within the Globally Harmonized System: participate in training sessions, know the safety data sheets, and verify the labeling before using them.

Five actions that promote healthy lifestyles: sleep well and restore your strength, eat healthily, exercise mentally and physically, say no to alcohol or substance use, and schedule your time so that stress does not consume you.

We invite you to prevent the risks generated by workplace accidents and to validate the recommendations as lessons learned. Check the workplace accident comparison. 2022 – 2023 y 2023 – 2024.

Neurodynamics is a technique of passive mobilization, stretching, and gliding of the nerves that releases potential entrapments, relaxes the muscles, and reduces pain. Practice the exercises for the ulnar, median, and radial nerves for a minimum of 15 seconds each.

Not all PPE is suitable for everything: choosing them according to the materials and tools you work with is key. Learn about the risks of not using them, the most common mistakes when choosing them, and consult the ESG-SST-M002 Manual and the ESG-SST-G002 Matrix.

Seven habits that contribute to physical, mental, and emotional well-being: a balanced diet, physical activity, good sleeping habits, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, planning your time, preventive checkups, and keeping your environment clean and tidy.

Maintaining the same posture for prolonged periods causes back and neck discomfort that can lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Learn to sit correctly at work and take five-minute active breaks every hour.

Your thermos can become a breeding ground for bacteria if you don't give it the care it needs. Learn how often to wash it depending on the type of drink and tips to keep it spotless: hand washing, bottle brush, and occasional disinfection.

Learn about the most common causes of work-related stress—excessive responsibility, heavy workload, poor time management, problematic relationships—and how to prevent it with a balanced diet, physical activity, a healthy psychosocial environment, rest, and time management.

Exercises and guidelines to mitigate muscle overload caused by bad postures: postural hygiene when sweeping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, and wringing, and the seven steps for proper load handling.

In case of emergency, contact the following numbers! San Rafael Hospital, Belén Clinic, ambulances, Emserfusa, Red Cross, Civil Defense, Fire Department, Alcanos, Enel Codensa, and the National Police of the Fusagasugá branch.

Excessive responsibility, workload, monotony, an inadequate space, poor time management, and problematic human relations cause work-related stress. Prevent it with a balanced diet, physical activity, good interpersonal relationships, rest with active breaks, and time organization.