Introduction:

musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limbs have the highest rates among occupational diseases and health sector professionals are no exception. A thorough analysis of risk factors can guide an appropriate intervention.

Objective:

to analyze the risk factors associated with upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and their relationship with health personnel in an entity.

Material and Method:

A questionnaire was applied to 93 professionals of health entity that inquired about demographic aspects and perception of occupational risk factors, as well as non-occupational risk factors associated with the generation of musculoskeletal disorders in upper limbs. The “contingency coefficient” and “Cramer’s V” were applied to determine the level of intensity of the relationship between present risk factors and charges.

Results:

A relationship was found between the functions of Nursing, Physiotherapy, Bacteriology, Medicine and Dentistry with factors such as grips, movements combined with strength, forced postures, repetitive movements, repetitive movements and forced postures and sedentary lifestyle.

Conclusions:

relationships were evidenced between care charges of the health entity and risk factors specific to the task that, according to the literature, are associated with musculoskeletal disorders in the upper limbs. Also the sedentary lifestyle of the professionals presented significant relationships. It is relevant to consider the health promotion in the workplace.

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