Avaliação postural em trabalhos de pintura predial por meio do método REBA

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the ergonomic risks associated with the postures adopted by workers during scraping and building painting activities using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) postural evaluation methodology. For this purpose, photographic records of activities in a real work environment were taken, followed by a detailed analysis of the captured postures, classifying ergonomic risks into priority levels for intervention. The methodology also considered aspects such as movement repetitiveness, physical effort, and lack of adequate support, commonly observed in the analyzed conditions. The results highlighted the high prevalence of inadequate postures, such as excessive trunk flexion, neck inclination, and leg instability, all associated with high ergonomic risks. The analysis revealed that the REBA method is effective in identifying and classifying these postures, providing insights for corrective and preventive interventions. It was concluded that the immediate implementation of ergonomic adjustments, such as the use of adjustable tools, regular breaks, and specific training, is essential to promote occupational health and reduce the impact of unfavorable conditions on the evaluated workers.