POSTURAL RISK ASSESSMENT OF OFFICE STAFF IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

• DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_29052382815

• Palavras-chave: Ergonomics, postural stress, musculoskeletal disorders, secretaries, offices.

• Keywords: Ergonomics, postural stress, musculoskeletal disorders, secretaries, offices.

• Abstract:

  The aim of this study was to carry out an ergonomic evaluation in order to propose recommendations to help in the correction and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) due to the postural load of 12 secretaries of a public university. To fulfill this purpose, the ergonomic methods ROSA, REBA, OWAS and OCRA Check List were applied to analyze the anthropometric and postural measurements. From the results obtained with the ROSA method, it was identified that 6 secretaries present postural risks; with respect to the REBA method, 7 secretaries register a medium risk level; finally, with the OWAS and OCRA Check List methods, the results show the absence of postural risk in the secretaries. Based on the analysis of the results, recommendations for ergonomic improvement in the workstations are proposed.

• Número de páginas: 15