Covid-19 y brotes laborales en la Comunidad de Madrid Translated title: Covid-19 outbreaks in the workplace in the autonomous Community of Madrid (CM)

Abstract

RESUMEN. Introducción: En el control de la COVID-19 en el ámbito laboral, ha sido imprescindible la colaboración de empresas y servicios prevención riesgos laborales con Salud Pública. Material y Métodos: Descriptivo de brotes laborales en la Comunidad de Madrid (julio 2020 - noviembre 2021). Variables: actividad económica de empresa y centro de trabajo, nº casos, y momento epidémico. Se catalogan algunos según comportamiento epidémico observado en determinadas actividades. Resultados: Se estudiaron 993 brotes laborales. Las actividades con más brotes: sanitaria y servicios sociales, comercio y reparación de vehículos de motor, y hostelería. Por centro laboral, las oficinas fueron las más afectadas. Se describieron seis tipos de brotes por su especificidad, recogiéndose las medidas más efectivas. Conclusiones: Las características de los brotes laborales covid-19 dependen de la actividad desarrollada y condiciones de trabajo, y exigen medidas preventivas específicas. El conocimiento aprendido durante la pandemia ha supuesto un mejor control de los mismos.

Translated abstract

ABSTRACT Introduction: The collaboration between companies and occupational health services with the public health administration service has played an important role to control COVID-19 in the workplace. Material and Method: Descriptive study of covid-19 outbreaks in workplace in CM (July 2020 - November 2021). Variables: economic activity of the company and workplace, number of cases, and epidemic period. Some of them are classified according to the specific epidemic behavior observed. Results: 993 outbreaks were studied. The activities with the highest number of outbreaks: were health and social services, trade and repair of motor vehicles, and hospitality. Among workplaces, offices were the most affected ones. Six types of outbreaks were described due to their specificity, and their most effective measures were collected. Conclusions: The characteristics of these outbreaks depend on the activities carried out and the working conditions, and require specific preventive measures. Knowledge acquired has provided better control of them.