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Revista de la Asociación Española de Especialistas en Medicina del Trabajo
versión On-line ISSN 3020-1160versión impresa ISSN 1132-6255
Resumen
CAICEDO-MARIN, Diana y HERNANDEZ-SOTO, Aquiles. Health and productivity: impact of ergonomic redesign in the production of a footwear manufacturing company in Colombia. Rev Asoc Esp Espec Med Trab [online]. 2023, vol.32, n.1, pp.75-82. Epub 01-Mayo-2023. ISSN 3020-1160.
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.
Palabras clave : Health; Ergonomics; productivity; musculoskeletal disorders.