Application of Technological Tools for Occupational Risks to strengthen occupational safety and health in the operational personnel of the Riobamba Fire Department.

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the application of technological tools in occupational risk management and their contribution to strengthening occupational safety and health for the operational personnel of the Riobamba Fire Department. The study was conducted under a qualitative approach through a systematic bibliographic review of scientific literature published between 2020 and 2025, as well as current national regulations related to occupational safety and health, including Executive Decree No. 2393, the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Labor, the technical standards of the Ecuadorian Institute for Standardization, and the Fire Defense Law. The results of the review indicate that the incorporation of technological tools, such as digital occupational safety and health management platforms, mobile inspection applications, real-time monitoring systems, wearable devices, and digital hazard identification matrices, significantly improves the processes of identifying, assessing, and controlling occupational risks in high risk emergency response environments. Additionally, these technologies contribute to strengthening the culture of prevention, optimizing decision making, improving information traceability, and facilitating compliance with current legal and technical regulations applicable to public safety institutions. It is concluded that the application of technological tools represents an effective strategy to reduce the likelihood of occupational accidents and occupational diseases, as well as to enhance the physical, mental, and organizational well being of the operational personnel of the Riobamba Fire Department. However, their successful implementation requires institutional commitment, continuous training, and integration into a structured occupational safety and health management system, ensuring sustainability, continuous improvement, and long term effectiveness in the protection of firefighters.