Factores de riesgo ergonómico y su incidencia en la salud ocupacional del personal operativo de una institución financiera

Abstract

The operational staff of a Financial Institution is exposed to ergonomic risks since the entire Jordanian is in front of a computer, therefore it is necessary to properly identify the risk factors to prevent injuries and occupational diseases. The RULA method is selected to analyze the postural load of a static job, the upper limbs and mainly the back are also analyzed, considering that most of the illnesses suffered by the employees have been in the back area according to the surveys carried out, affect the occupational health of these workers. In the study of furniture it is identified that it is necessary to improve the dispositions of the furniture and devices adapting to the reality of the worker, taking into account that 57% of the operative staff already presents some discomfort or pain, which persists over time, the position must be suitable and with ergonomic design for the development of activities throughout the day. In the risk identification matrix, it establishes that a risk of the operative personnel are forced postures. Once the ergonomic study has been carried out, a proposal is made that includes a program to minimize the ergonomic risk factors, for which a workstation is designed according to the anthropometric dimensions of the operating personnel, a program of active breaks is also carried out, establishing a timetable and muscle group to work ...