Nivel de riesgo por posturas forzadas y trastornos musculoesqueléticos en el personal administrativo financiero que realiza teletrabajo en una compañía importadora de autos, partes y piezas.

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and forced postures of the staff that performs teleworking in a company in the automotive sector, through the Nordic questionnaire and the RULA ergonomic evaluation method. Method: Descriptive and cross-sectional study carried out in an automotive company in Ecuador, in a population of 11 teleworkers (6 women and 5 men) during the month of November 2021 to January 2022. The Kuorinka Nordic Questionnaire and the RULA ergonomic method were applied. Results: The female sex predominates (55%), the age of 30 to 40 years in one (46%), the working time in the company of 12 to 14 years (55%). The predominant symptomatology in the last year is in the neck, right hand, wrist and lower back. 90% of teleworkers have an ergonomic risk level 2 in the RULA method with a score between (3 to 4) with which they suggest carrying out complementary research studies and modifications in the workplace. Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorders in the teleworkers studied are more frequent at the level of the neck, right hand wrist, lumbar back and there is a level of ergonomic risk where investigation and changes in forced postures could be required.