Evaluación de manipulación manual de cargas (MMC múltiple) de actividades realizadas en proyectos de construcción comprendidos en un periodo de estudio determinado aplicando el software ergo IBV para riesgos ergonómicos

Abstract

Abstract: In this research, the level of ergonomic risk due to manual handling of loads presented by workers in the construction industry was evaluated by means of a quantitative and experimental method. The evaluation was carried out using Ergo/IBV software and its modules based on the NIOSH equation. This was applied to a sample of 90 workers in an analysis of 3 activities such as brick masonry, simple concrete in columns and interior plastering. After carrying out the research study, it was found that, although the tasks evaluated are different, each one presents a considerable level of risk for the workers, and for this reason preventive measures are presented to avoid ergonomic risks such as musculoskeletal disorders. It should be emphasized that the research work is a scope of a previous postgraduate study (Cuenca, 2020), which also had a significant ergonomic approach in construction. Therefore, within the conclusions evidenced it is highlighted that it was possible to correctly classify the risk levels and preventive measures according to the risk control hierarchy established by the ISO 45001 standard.