Evaluación ergonómica de postura en trabajadores en una empresa ensambladora de televisores.

Abstract

Abstract: This study was conducted to identify and evaluate the risk level of exposure to awkward postures and their association with the development of musculoskeletal disorders. Research was conducted on working conditions in the production and warehouse areas of Audioelec S.A. Staff in the aforementioned areas were surveyed, identifying body movements in these positions, such as supply, assembly, inspection, labeling, and forklift operation in the warehouse. These positions require an 8-hour workday, with work from Monday to Friday with one hour of rest. Ergonomic methods were used to assess ergonomic risk factors: REBA (MFA) is a postural analysis method that is particularly sensitive to tasks involving unexpected postural changes, typically resulting from the handling of unstable or unpredictable loads. RULA assesses the degree of worker exposure to risk due to inappropriate postures. OWAS assesses the physical load resulting from postures adopted during work. Before implementing these ergonomic methods, the Nordic survey was also used to identify the respective ailments in workers. The outcome of this study is to formulate prevention plans, suggesting measures that involve changes in facilities or adjustments to work procedures and training plans.