Análisis ergonómico en el personal de recolección de desechos sólidos aplicando la metodología GINSHT-NIOSH en la Dirección de Ambiente y Riesgos del GADM del cantón Penipe

Abstract

The aim of this project was to carry out an ergonomic analysis of the solid waste collection staff of the Autonomous Decentralized Municipal Government of the Penipe Canton, through the identification of jobs and working conditions. The application of the rapid ergonomic risk assessment determined an acceptable level of risk, while the Nordic questionnaire showed that 100% of the population has or has had musculoskeletal discomfort. Therefore, it was supported by field research techniques such as: direct observation, surveys and also the development of ergonomic risk assessment methodologies GINSHT and NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), which are specific methods for the evaluation of tasks with manual handling of loads. On the one hand, the GINSHT method determined that 100% of the population is at a non-tolerable level of risk. On the other hand, the NIOSH equation determined that 22% of the population is at a negligible level of risk and 78% of the population has a significant level of risk. Some control measures based on the integral protection of workers are proposed such as selection and provision of personal protective equipment, creation and training in safe work procedures and the implementation of a program of muscle strengthening exercises. Through the implementation of the control proposals, it is intended to reduce the level of ergonomic risk at the waste collection workstations. It is recommended that the Institution permanently monitor compliance with preventive measures and continuous training on occupational health and safety issues to prevent pathologies associated with the bone and muscular systems.