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[The influence of preventive programs on laboral injuries]
Pablo López-Rojas1, Santiago Salinas-Tovar, Irma Araceli Marín-Cotoñieto
1Coordinación de Salud en el Trabajo, Centro Médico Nacional Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico. paloros@gmail.com
Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|January 4, 2011
Summary
Preventive programs in Mexican enterprises significantly reduced labor injuries and associated costs in 2004. These initiatives proved profitable, benefiting workers, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), and businesses.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health Policy
- Economic Impact Analysis
Context:
- Evaluates preventive programs implemented in enterprises affiliated with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).
- Focuses on the year 2004, analyzing data from 987 enterprises.
Purpose:
- To assess the effectiveness and economic impact of workplace preventive programs.
- To determine the return on investment for IMSS-affiliated enterprises.
Summary:
- A transversal study of 987 enterprises showed that 64.4% decreased labor injuries (LI), with a 16% reduction in LI and a 10.93% decrease in disability days.
- The rate of LI per 100 workers declined, and permanent incapacities diminished by 12.1%. Notable decreases were observed in Queretaro, Sinaloa, and Morelos.
- Despite a slight increase in death cases, the overall financial analysis indicated significant cost savings and profitability.
Impact:
- Preventive programs generated substantial savings, estimated at $33,691,255 MXP in temporal and permanent incapacities.
- The cost containment achieved was $19,701,310 MXP, demonstrating the profitability of these initiatives.
- These programs yield benefits for workers, the IMSS, and participating enterprises, highlighting their value in occupational health and safety.
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