Evaluación de puestos de trabajo del personal administrativo de la Universidad Católica de Cuenca sede Azogues 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Occupational hazards are a matter of concern according to the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Physical inactivity, particularly sedestation has increased in recent years. Periods of prolonged sedestation increase the risk of obesity, heart disease and overall mortality (1). It can cause damage due to workload, whether physical or mental and in general ergonomic factors that generate problems such as: scoliosis due to bad postures, carpal tunnel syndrome due to repetitive movements, osteoarthritis and stress due to work overload, among others.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the jobs of the administrative staff of the Catholic University of Cuenca Sede Azogues using the RULA 2017 method.

METHOD: Descriptive study. The universe was formed by 53 people from the administrative area. The RULA method was used to measure the Ergonomic Risk. The obtained information was analyzed through the SPSS version 20 program, the same one that was represented in tables using descriptive statistics through standard deviation and means, and the chi-square through the program EPIDAT version 3.1.

RESULTS: On the basis of the Research, the Ergonomic Risk factors present in some work activities were presented, considering the importance of the prevention of diseases or injuries that generate problems in the workers.

CONCLUSION: According to the results obtained, the study carried out using the RULA method needs to be expanded in order to prevent Ergonomic Risk factors due to poor posture in the workplace.