Gestión preventiva de riesgos ergonómicos en la Dirección de Ambiente y Riesgos del GADM-CG, aplicando el Método REBA

Abstract

This degree researchrefers to the Preventive Management of Ergonomic Risks developed in the Environment and Risks Department of the GAD-Guano, the basis of this study was the application of the REBA methodology (Rapid Evaluation of the Entire Body) to identify and evaluate ergonomic risks and thus establish guidelines for the implementation of preventive and corrective measures and contribute to the preservation of the health of the personnel. Through the application of the Nordic questionnaire, it became evident that 90% of the workers present disorders in somebody section, 90% of the discomfort is in the lumbar area, 80% in the wrists, 70% in the shoulders, 60% in the neck and 60% in the forearms, this symptomatology is directly linked to the activities of the urban solid waste collection because the collection method is manual, which implies that workers are exposed to repetitive movements, inadequate postures and handling loads. The results of the evaluation indicate that 10% of the personnel are exposed to a medium risk level, 20% to a high-risk level, and 70% to a very high-risk level. Given this situation, immediate action is necessary, therefore, action measures are proposed that do not necessarily require a high investment, but on the contrary, with a tiny investment, changes can be perceived that contribute to the well-being and integral health of the worker, such as active breaks programs, training in occupational safety and health, among others, to promote a culture of prevention of ergonomic risks and the occurrence of occupational diseases related to TME