Ergonomia e segurança do trabalho em serrarias - estudo de caso no município de Aripuanã, Mato Grosso

Abstract

This study was to investigate the proposal through an ergonomic analysis and safety quality of work in a sawmill, aiming to apply this knowledge to assess, diagnose and fix real situations related to safety and working conditions in that environment. For this, we performed a diagnostic profile of workers in a sawmill located in Aripuanã, in the state of Mato Grosso. The analysis was to identify the degree of workers' discomfort to so characterize the general conditions of the working environment in order to propose mechanisms to improve the quality of life. It also verified the safety of the environment provided by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Collective (EPC). Data were obtained through ethnographic approach and psychophysical analysis which evaluated the degree of physical discomfort of employees. It was found that 62.5% of surveyed employees feel physical discomfort while working and just under half (37.5%) have no physical discomfort at work. The strength and repeatability are the main cause of repetitive strain injury. It was verified the existence of all necessary EPC activities during the study period of realization. For the PPE, it was the absence of helmet.