Gestión preventiva para disminuir trastornos músculo esqueléticos en los trabajadores de la Dirección Administrativa, Planificación y Registro de la Propiedad del GADM Colta

Abstract

The objective of this work was to carry out preventive management to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in workers of the Administrative Direction, Planning and Property Registry of GADM Colta, through the application of REBA method, determining the level of risk to which employees are exposed and identifying incorrect postures, due to the work activity that a worker performs in the municipality which can generate musculoskeletal problems, due to be sitting for several hours to perform administrative tasks performed during their workday. The development began with the collection of information through the application of the Kuorinca Nordic questionnaire, used to identify musculoskeletal disorders, then the ergonomic risks were evaluated through REBA method where the different positions were evaluated with the preventive management based on the sizing of work furniture according to the NTP-242 standard, ergonomic analysis of workspaces in offices. It was determined the importance of establishing exercises, to prevent musculoskeletal problems. The implementation of active breaks is recommended in order to reduce the level of ergonomic risk in the workplace.