A ergonomia na atividade leiteira: avaliação das condições de trabalho dos ordenhadores em três municípios do Oeste do Paraná

Abstract

Milk production from family farming is very important for the economy and also from the social point of view for western Paraná, as well as for the entire state. The present research aimed to study different systems of milk production in the western part of the state of Paraná. Were interviewed 30 dairy farming from different farms in the municipalities of Medianeira, São Miguel do Iguaçu and Serranópolis do Iguaçu, in order to identify pain and discomfort possibly caused by activities that require too much physical effort, inadequate postures or constant repetition of movements in dairy farming. The Nordic Standard Questionnaire was used to analyze which parts of the body of the professionals in the area are most affected by the ergonomic risks of the activities. The results were of a significant portion for the workers presenting pain and discomfort, which is indeed a concern and needs to be a focus of studies and applications of Health and Safety at Work. In addition, this study analyzed the activities carried out in three different production systems, being: manual, mechanical with bucket at the foot and mechanics with bucket at the foot in milking room (moat). For each system, improvements were made that aim to bring greater convenience and safety to workers.