Elaboración de un plan de prevención de riesgos ergonómicos para conductores de vehículos de la Escuela de Capacitación para Conductores Profesionales de Esmeraldas

Abstract

Abstract: The integration of ergonomic principles should be a fundamental consideration, given their significant influence on job reputations. For this reason, the present research study was conducted with the aim of developing an ergonomic risk prevention plan. To achieve this, the level of risk to which instructors at the Professional Drivers Training School in the Esmeraldas canton are exposed during their working hours was identified and analyzed. Among the most representative risks are the adoption of forced postures and repetitive movements at the hands and feet when manipulating vehicle controls (manual and foot controls). The perspective is to implement appropriate preventive measures. The identification and evaluation of ergonomic risks were carried out using the REBA and MODSI methods on a sample population of 7 instructors. Meanwhile, for the development of the risk prevention plan, the obtained risk level, which fell within the range of medium to high risk, was used as a reference, indicating the need for prompt action.