EL TRABAJO INFORMAL: UNA APROXIMACIÓN TEÓRICA EN LA PLAZA DE MERCADO “VILLA DE SAN DIEGO” DEL MUNICIPIO DE UBATÉ

Informal work is a prevalent condition in the working population of the market square, whose informal conditions at the labor level allow an interesting approach to their health and safety conditions at work. This study is a quantitative investigation with a descriptive scope. The general objective is to describe the theories that are related and justified with informality. An interesting aspect lies in the initial approach that was taken in the research process, taking into account the behavioral characteristics of the informal workers in the Ubaté market place. The initially achieved results allow describing that informal worker identify that there are risks in their workplace, however they recognize biological, physical and ergonomic risks as the most prevalent. However, these conditions must be evaluated by implementing the initial risk assessment to identify their level. Some theories are related to safe behavior, which becomes an interest to achieve safe work in this population group. Likewise, it is concluded that it is important to implement an initial risk assessment, implementing a methodology that allows identifying what they are and how favorable changes can be generated in their working conditions.