Narrative description of the historical evolution of occupational safety and health regulations in Colombia

Authors

  • Daniel Andres Rodriguez Corporacion Universitaria de Asturias

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1198

Keywords:

Evolution, Regulations, Occupational Risks, Occupational Health and Safety, Occupational Protection, Prevention

Abstract

Introduction: The evolution of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations reflects a continuous growth in awareness of worker protection. This study reviews the historical evolution of OSH regulations in Colombia, with a focus on Occupational Risk Prevention (ORP). Methodology: Documentary research was conducted using scientific sources, regulatory repositories and updates from Colombian legal bodies. Content analysis was used to interpret the regulatory instruments implemented. Results: The analysis shows sustained progress in OSH regulations in Colombia, evidencing greater awareness of comprehensive worker protection. Conclusions: The evolution of OSH regulations in Colombia reflects a growing commitment to occupational safety, moving towards healthier and safer conditions for workers.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biography

Daniel Andres Rodriguez, Corporacion Universitaria de Asturias

PhD student in Sustainable Business Administration. Master's Degree in Occupational Risk Prevention. Environmental Administrator. Research teacher and representative of the postgraduate programme Specialisation in Occupational Health and Safety Management. Tutor in undergraduate and postgraduate degree options. Expert in Integrated Management Systems, Internal Audits and digital tools in virtual learning classrooms. I have experience in HSEQ areas for the oil sector, auditor of Psychosocial Risk reports, internal control auditor for Higher Education Institutions and external consultant advisor in the design and implementation of Environmental Management Systems, Occupational Health and Safety and Quality ISO 9001.

References

Atziri W. Sáchez-Orpoeza, I. J. H. (05 de Enero de 2022). La seguridad y salud ocuapcional a travéz de los años. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/1d8kVp

Botello, E. y Becerra, J. B. (26 de Marzo de 2018). Retrospectiva de la Salud Ocupacional y sus tendencias en investigación e innovación. Obtenido de https://revistas.uniminuto.edu/index.php/Pers/article/view/1751

Fuquen, S. A. (27 de 11 de 2021). Análisis de la evolución histórica de la normativa del Sistema de Seguridad y Salud en el trabajo en el sector de la construcción en Colombia. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/jIqaAd

Gallegos, W. L. (7 de Julio de 2012). Revisión Histórica de la Salud Ocupacional y la Seguridad Industrial. Obtenido de https://revsaludtrabajo.sld.cu/index.php/revsyt/article/view/600

Vásquez Colunga, J. C. (Diciembre de 2021). La salud mental positiva ocupacional hoy. Obtenido de Investigaciones en diversos ámbitos laborales: https://acortar.link/kmoJic DOI: https://doi.org/10.29410/QTP.21.18

Medina, E. G. (2017). Manual de la Salud Ocupacional. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/TqjvGq

Ministerio de Trabajo, M. (2022). Plan Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo 2022-2031. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/a80Pl4

Ministerio del Trabajo, M. (31 de Julio de 2014). Decreto 1443 de 2014. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/WwC1H5

Minsalud, M. d. (25 de Febrero de 2021). Resolución 223 de 2021. Obtenido de https://www.alcaldiabogota.gov.co/sisjur/normas/Norma1.jsp?i=107968

Mintrabajo, M. d. (Julio de 2014). Plan Nacional de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo 2013-2021. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/eyk97w

Mintrabajo, M. d. (26 de Mayo de 2015). Decreto 1072 de 2015. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/B6CpV0

Mintrabajo, M. d. (13 de Febrero de 2019). Resolución 0312 de 2019. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/GrZGnm

OPS, O. P. (2022). Informes de Situación de la Covid-19. Obtenido de https://www.paho.org/es/informes-situacion-covid-19

Ospino, J. M. y Galán, J. C. (16 de Abril de 2019). Avances normativos en el sistema de gestión de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo - SG SST. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/nIAXnh

Ospino, J. M. (25 de 04 de 2019). Avances normativos en el Sistema de Gestión de Seguridad y Salud en el Trabajo SG SST. Obtenido de Revistas Unilibre: https://revistas.unilibre.edu.co/index.php/advocatus/article/view/5523

Salud, M. d. (1 de Enero de 1951). Decreto Ley 2663 de 1950 Código Sustantivo del Trabajo. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/tBmcih

Social, M. d. (24 de Enero de 1979). Ley 9 de 1979 . Obtenido de Diario Oficial No. 35308, del 16 de julio de 1979: https://acortar.link/CdESgz

Social, M. d. (Marzo de 1989). Resolución 1016 de 1989. Obtenido de https://www.alcaldiabogota.gov.co/sisjur/normas/Norma1.jsp?i=5412

Social, M. d. (11 de Julio de 2012). Ley 1562 de 2012. Obtenido de https://acortar.link/NBTDm

Downloads

Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

Rodriguez, D. A. (2025). Narrative description of the historical evolution of occupational safety and health regulations in Colombia. European Public & Social Innovation Review, 10, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir-2025-1198

Issue

Vol. 10 (2025)

Section

Education

License

Copyright (c) 2025 Daniel Andres Rodriguez

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:
  1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under Creative Commons Non Commercial, No Derivatives Attribution 4.0. International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.), that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
  2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
  3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).