Evaluación de carga mental y física en trabajadores de la empresa Confecciones Manolo en la Ciudad Quito, Pichincha

Abstract

Abstract: Research conducted at the Manolo Clothing Company evaluated the mental and physical workload of workers using the SWAT and Yoshitake tests. The results revealed that the majority of employees perceive a moderate mental workload, highlighting dimensions such as time, mental effort, and stress. 78.6% of respondents reported medium mental workload, while 21.4% rated it as low. Regarding physical fatigue, 95.2% of workers indicated low levels, reflecting acceptable working conditions. Correlations between sociodemographic variables and the dimensions evaluated were conducted through quantitative and qualitative analysis. It was identified that factors such as age, gender, marital status, and educational level moderately influence mental and physical workload. The relationship is not highly significant; however, it is relevant for identifying areas for improvement in mental and physical workload management, implementing strategies such as active breaks, task rotation, emotional well-being programs, and ergonomic adjustments. The research highlights the importance of continuous monitoring to ensure a healthy work environment, optimizing employee productivity and well-being.