Gestión de riesgos ergonómicos utilizando la metodología ROSA al personal administrativo del Hospital Regional Docente Ambato

Abstract

The main objective of this technical work called "MANAGEMENT OF ERGONOMIC RISKS USING THE ROSA METHODOLOGY FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF THE HOSPITAL REGIONAL DOCENTE AMBATO", was to evaluate the ergonomic risks to the administrative staff, given that most of the staff have a sedentary posture in front of their computers for long periods in their workplace, which ignore the importance of these ailments that are generated by inadequate postures, repetitive movements, among others. For the identification of musculoskeletal symptoms in the regions of the neck, shoulder, dorsal or lumbar, elbow or forearm, and hand or wrist, it was identified thanks to the standardized Nordic questionnaire, which is elaborated with 11 questions that determine the physical symptoms of workers with musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), also the ROSA method (Rapid Office Stress Assessment) was a useful tool for the evaluation of postural risks identifying priority areas of intervention. The most common factors presented by the workers are related to poor posture, stress, use of inadequate chairs, and computer use, which affect the worker's health. It is concluded that the level of risk for employees is high and has a direct impact on work performance. The ergonomic risk prevention plan should be established to maintain the wellbeing of the workers and for the personnel of the Hospital Regional Docente Ambato to have more knowledge on the subject of active breaks and how to perform them correctly.