Análise ergonômica do trabalho no setor de tapeçaria em uma indústria moveleira

Abstract

The present study had as main objective to analyze ergonomically the upholstery sector of a furniture industry of western Paraná. It presents the conceptual basis of ergonomics, from its emergence to its ramifications. The study discusses the method of Ergonomic Analysis of Work and its particularities. It is a case study, which addresses the objectives in an explanatory way and uses those of the Ergonomic Work Analysis (EWA) method and the Ovako Working Posture Analysing System (OWAS) tool for the data collection. Through a qualitative analysis, the organization was evaluated and the ergonomic actions developed. It results in effective recommendations, denoting the importance of ergonomics and showing the strong relationship between physical demands and the postures adopted in the work routine.