Trastornos músculo esqueléticos y nivel de riesgo ergonómico en trabajadores expuestos a movimiento repetitivo en una florícola de Pichincha

Abstract

Objectives: The prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) of flower workers exposed to repetitive manual tasks in a Floricola in Malchinguí was determined. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional cohort study was carried out during the months of April, May and June in a Floricola in Malchinguí, the Nordic Questionnaire was applied, and Ergonomic Risk was evaluated by applying the RULA and REBA measurement methods to the workplace. All the variables were analyzed and categorized. Results: Using the RULA, REBA and OCRA CHECK LIST method, a greater risk of symptoms in hands, neck and shoulder was evidenced, as well as with the Nordic Questionnaire, a higher prevalence of symptoms was obtained in women, in ages between 20 to 35 years and with a time of work greater than one year. Conclusions: Postharvest personnel in the Flower Process area are exposed to musculoskeletal disorders due to repetitive movement, due to this, it is essential to adopt preventive measures through a protocol established in prevention and with a high focus on raising awareness of musculoskeletal disorders. skeletal.