Avaliação ergonômica baseada nas condições de trabalho dos operadores de caixa de uma farmácia em Foz do Iguaçu

Abstract

This study aims to report the results achieved in proposed Ergonomic Assessment based on observation and reporting on working conditions presented by the cashier of a pharmacy in the city of Foz do Iguaçu. Ergonomic evaluation aimed to verify and adjust the work environment and workers to the requirements provided for in the legislation. Therefore, the findings of the survey show the analysis and considerations regarding changes and adjustments necessary in both the furniture and in the postures of the subjects who were evaluated, suggesting adjustments and aiming with these, injury prevention, presenting as a result of improved quality lives of workers and consequently the productivity of the company assessed. The study sample consisted of 13 employees, including 2 employees tele-delivery and 11 cashiers. We applied a checklist for computer workstations adapted from Hudson Couto, to verify the occurrence of inadequate furniture, as well as pain related posture. The measurement of employment and photographic images for data analysis. We evaluated the compliance of ergonomic furniture, based on NBR13965: 1997 and 13962:1977 and NBR NR17. After obtaining such data is then verified that the inadequacies were on level table height is not adjustable for cashiers, and the tele-box delivery of readjustment needs to be out of all standardized patterns. The data justify, in part, by poor posture and pain symptoms.