HUMAN FACTORS AT WORK: OWAS APPLICATION FOR IDENTIFICATION OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS IN A MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5965/2316796308162019082Abstract
The activities of maintenance and cleaning of swimming pools require several efforts and postures that could cause discomfort and injuries. In this way, this research aimed to identify, applying the OWAS method, the musculoskeletal disorders that affect these workers. The results obtained have made it possible to identify the risks and consequently actions to reduce or eliminate them. The most critical posture identified was the kneeling pose when he is brushing the sides of the swimming pool. To eliminate this posture, it is proposed to change a manual brush to a brush with telescopic stick, designed with an angle that allows the worker to stand upright without flexed his trunk while cleaning the pool. This change improves the working conditions, providing well-being and reducing as negative consequences.
Downloads
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Os artigos publicados pela revista são de uso gratuito, destinados a aplicações acadêmicas e não comerciais. Os direitos autorais são todos cedidos à revista. Os artigos cujos autores são identificados representam a expressão do ponto de vista de seus autores e não a posição oficial da revista Human Factors Design. O (s) autor (es) se compromete a sempre que publicar material referente ao artigo publicado na Revista Human Factors Design mencionar a referida publicação da seguinte forma:
Este artigo foi públicado originalmente pela Revista Human Factors Design em seu volume (colocar o volume), número (colocar o número) no ano de (colocar o ano) e pode ser acessado em: https://periodicos.udesc.br/index.php/hfd/index