EVALUATION OF ERGONOMIC RISK CONDITIONS IN A MEDICAL SUPPLIES COMMERCIAL COMPANY

Abstract

The study aims to identify ergonomic risk factors present in the workplace of a commercial company. To achieve this, a tour of the facilities was first conducted and then, based on the findings, information was obtained regarding working conditions, body postures, frequency of injuries and the work environment. As a result, 48% of employees have presented disabilities during the performance of their duties, the vast majority have physical pain in the neck, pain in the hand/wrist and in the dorsal back area. In relation to office positions, the vast majority present a high level of risk, but four of them urgently need to be addressed through actions such as improving furniture design and implementing breaks. In conclusion, the study allowed establishing the conditions to adapt the work environment to mitigate risks and improve the health of administrative staff.