Prevalencia de trastornos musculoesqueléticos por posturas forzadas en trabajadores que realizan teletrabajo en una institución financiera

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the level of ergonomic risk in the personnel who telework in a financial institution, through the application of ergonomic evaluation methods, determining the prevalence of MSD due to forced postures. Method: Non-experimental study of cross-sectional design carried out in a population of 12 workers (9 men, 3 women). Study variables: Socio-occupational characteristics (age, sex, level of study), equipment and work furniture), musculoskeletal symptoms by body segments and level of ergonomic risk. Results: The male sex predominates (75%), age between 25 and 35 years (58%), seniority in the position of 1 to 2 years (42%) and with third level of training (83%). The use of portable equipment, work table and static chair (75%) reported greater symptoms, predominantly lower back, for the last year (92%) and the last 7 days (83%). The ergonomic evaluation of 3 workstations with the REBA method reports a medium level of ergonomic risk, requiring a necessary level of action. Conclusions: MSDs prevail in the lower back with a medium level of ergonomic risk in relation to forced postures and use of equipment and furniture. A design of the work station, use of the desktop viewing screen, adjustable chair, desk, training on ergonomic risks and postural hygiene should be carried out for all the personnel who carry out teleworking.