Análise ergonômica no ambiente de trabalho rural voltado para criação de gado: um estudo de caso

Abstract

Workers, in their daily work activities, are exposed to several risk agents that draw attention to care and essential guidelines capable of minimizing possible damage to their health. The present study seeks to analyze the main postures adopted by rural workers and the role of ergonomics to prevent possible physical and functional damages in the work environment, focused on cattle raising. The research method used was of the exploratory observational type, being outlined by means of an evaluation form, photographic records, Diagram of Painful Areas and OWAS Method. In the collection of data from the ergonomic analysis, information was collected through tables, from this, corrective measures were proposed to improve the postures adopted by the worker and some changes in equipment belonging to the work environment. It is concluded that ergonomic analysis is a determining factor for the longevity and health of workers, both in their work environment and in their daily lives, in addition to contributing to greater performance, increasing their effectiveness and productivity.