Posturas forzadas y trastornos musculo esqueléticos en los electricistas de la sección construcciones de empresa eléctrica Ambato Regional Centro Norte S.A

Abstract

Objectives: i)Evaluate the forced postures to witch the electricians in the constructions section of the Ambato Electric Company are exposed with the ergonomic REBA method, ii)Identify the musculoskeletal symptoms with the application of the Nordic Questionnaire to propose alternatives and avoid occupational diseases. Method: Descriptive cross sectional study supported by a field investigation, carried out in the Ambato Electric Company, in the year 2021. The evaluation of the forced postures was carried out with the application of the REBA method and the musculoskeletal symptoms were identified with the application of the Nordic questionnaire from Kuorinka to 24 workers in the construction section. Results: Of the 24 workers studied, it was determined that 84% of the population under study presented musculoskeletal symptoms in the last 12 months, the dorsal-lumbar region being the most frequent with 45% followed by the right shoulder with 20%. According risks of construction electricians, the level of risk was found to be medium and high. Conclusion: The main musculoskeletal symptomatology found was in the dorsal-lumbar spine, followed by the right shoulder, and the ergonomic risk evaluated with the REBA method was medium and high, requiring prompt action by the company.