Introduction:

Integrating ergonomics in the processes of manufacturing companies is fundamental, not only to avoid musculoskeletal disorders, but also it has a direct relationship with productivity.

Objectives:

Evaluate the risk of biomechanical overload of the upper limbs, proposing an ergonomic redesign directed at reducing the level of risk and increasing production.

Material and Methods:

Descriptive study. The risk analysis and quantification were carried out according to the technical reference criteria contained in the technical standards, NTC 5693-3:2018 and ISO 12228-3:2007.

Results:

with the proposed redesign of the job, obtain a reduction in the risk index from 49.5 to 7, which corresponds to 85%, and an increase in production of 22%.

Conclusions:

The application of ergonomic methods is a valuable tool for companies to achieve an increment in production with the improvement of health and work conditions.

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