Evaluación del manejo manual de carga en estibadores en la cadena de ferreterías Grupo Román Hermanos en la ciudad de Nueva Loja

Abstract

Abstract: This work analyzes the physical ergonomic risks in stevedoring tasks and the association with musculoskeletal disorders. A qualitative and quantitative research design was applied where 16 stevedores from the company Grupo Román Hnos. Hardware store chain participated, who participated in a survey, evaluation methods through experimental observation. The evaluation methods used were the Manual Handling Assessment Charts (MAC) Method, Quick Exposure Check Methodology (QEC) and a health and safety perception survey among the company's stevedores. The results showed that risk factors such as load weight and frequency, horizontal distance from the hands to the lumbar region, postural restrictions and hand-object coupling present in the tasks compromise the muscular health of several workers due to performing various manipulation activities. manual that has a high and very high risk level. Therefore, it is concluded that manual cargo handling negatively influences the health of workers and makes the stowage processes difficult.