MOL2NET, 2021, 6, ISSN: 2624-5078 1 http://sciforum.net/conference/mol2net-07 MDPI MOL2NET, International Conference Series on Multidisciplinary Sciences 06. MODECO-05: Molec. Diversity & Ecosystems, Puyo, Ecuador-Porto, Portugal-Paris, France, EPA, USA, 2020 Characterization of the working conditions in paneleras of the Pastaza canton, Ecuador Santiago Aguiar 1 , Edgar Chicaiza 2 , Hernán Uvidia 1 , Willan Caicedo 1,3 1 Facultad de Ciencias de la Tierra, Universidad Estatal Amazónica, Puyo, Pastaza, Ecuador 2 Facultad de Ciencias de la Vida, Universidad Estatal Amazónica, Puyo, Pastaza, Ecuador 3 Granja Agropecuaria Caicedo, Puyo, Pastaza, Ecuador Graphical Abstract Abstract The objective of this research was to carry out a diagnosis of the working conditions in the panela industry in the Pastaza canton, Ecuador to propose a solution on the priority dangers of occupational accident. The population was made up of 208 workers from 7 panela producers in the Pastaza canton of the Tarqui and Puyo parishes, different field visits were carried out for data collection and instruments were applied such as: checklist, identification guide of Hazards and risk assessment in occupational health and safety Colombian Technical Guide ¨GTC¨ 45. In the analysis of the results, it was evidenced that the workers in this sector have a low level of education, most of them are men, with many years in activity routine and with a lack of knowledge of Occupational Safety and Occupational Health regulations and legislation, with long working hours. 40% of workers carry out heavy lifting, 100% repetitive movements, 80% of workers are exposed to psychosocial risk factors, 60% of establishments have adequate lighting, and 100% present greater risks (fire). The working conditions in the paneleras of the Pastaza canton, Ecuador, do not comply with the legislation on Occupational Safety and Health, and highly and