Análise ergonômica do posto de trabalho de um estoquista em uma distribuidora de alimentos utilizando os métodos NIOSH e REBA

Abstract

The aim of this paper was to verify the ergonomic demand and evaluate the load and the posture in stockist function of a Small-Sized Business (SMB) in the food distribution segment in the city of Marilia, State of São Paulo. In order to apply analysis methods, some activities were observed, as well as conversations with the employee and the director of the company to know which product had the highest turnover, which product the worker had more contact, and which posture caused some physical discomfort to the stockist. The NIOSH method was used to analyze the matter of lifting loads, which demonstrated an excess of load for the movement, indicated a moderate risk, and, for this reason, there was an adaptation need to the activity. The REBA method, which was used to analyze the adopted posture by the employee, showed a very high risk for the activity, arrangements should be made immediately.