Avaliação biomecânica do trabalho em uma marcenaria no sul do Espírito Santo, Brasil

Abstract

It is notorious that the wood processing industry has been gaining prominence due to the frequency andseverity of its accidents, as well as the development of occupational diseases, which are also classifiedas work accidents. In view of this fact, the objective of this study was to perform the biomechanicalevaluation of the work in a woodwork located in the south of the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil, aimingat improving the health, well-being, safety, comfort and productivity of workers in this sector. The datawere collected in the Municipality of Jeronimo Monteiro, ES. For biomechanical evaluation was usedthe Tridimensional Static Strength Prediction Program™ (3DSSPPTM), from the University ofMichigan. The results allowed to conclude that the activity evaluated presents a low biomechanical riskof developing Repetitive Strain Injuries / Musculoskeletal Disorders Related to Work in the workerswho perform it. However, the preparation phase of the planks to unfold presents an elevated risk ofinjury to the workers' vertebral column due to the combination of high loads and inadequate postures;and what attention should be paid to the lower limbs (hip, knees and ankles) due to stopping and standingposition and for long periods of time, which presented a high risk of developing lesions in their joints.