Diseño de silla y mesa de trabajo ergonómica para las operarias de máquinas de coser de ANGELISA

Abstract

Abstract: The main objective of this curricular integration work was to design an ergonomic chair and table which is adaptable to the physical and mental capacities and limitations of the two sewing machine operators of the company "ANGELISA" in the city of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, the ergonomic risks to which they are exposed during their workday (inadequate posture, excessive load, repetitive movements) were also identified and evaluated, presenting a high to very high level of risk. It was also observed that the workplace does not have enough space and the environmental conditions (heat, cold, humidity and lighting) generate discomfort and inconvenience to the personnel. Their work furniture (table - chair) is not appropriate, since they have a rigid plastic chair and a non-adjustable table, which affect the health and well being of the workers. Among the existing posture measurement techniques, the methods to be used were Anthropometric, REBA and ErgoCheck, which are of great importance due to their applicability in the ergonomic field.