Análise ergonômica postural do posto de trabalho de um odontólogo

Abstract

This research has the purpose of analyse the reality and severity of ergonomic problems due to harmful posture of a dentist daily activities, that was related by some doctors, in previous reviews, as a huge trouble and the necessity of improve the work conditions. First, a quiz was applied asking about professional and personal habits as physical activities, stretching, day’s work and possible pain related to the posture during this activities. Next, considering as selection criteria the fact that the professional work on public medical services resources, that represent a very polemic and deficient position, the professional was chosen to conclude this research by the OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analysing System) method. Finally, after analise the quis and the study case, can conclude that 80% of the professionals fell some kind of pain after or during the day’s work, due to a inappropriate posture and harmful habits. Because of that it was suggested an improvement aiming, not only, the accomplishment at work, as weel as the quality of the professional’s health, for a short and long term.