Abstract

To improve working conditions at the welding station in a manufacturing company, the participatory ergonomics methodology was used to improve the working conditions of a manufacturing company. For its application, we used techniques such as observation and surveys. Relevant measures at the station that did not adapt to the anthropometry of the worker were identified, as well as risks, such as congested working area, inadequate work postures, highly repetitive tasks and uncomfortable chairs. The intervention demonstrates that the problems can be identified and solutions can be carried out by applying this methodology, due to the worker’s involvement in the process and the commitment of the top management to develop them.

Keywords

Participatory ergonomics, station analysis, musculoskeletal disorders, occupational health, prevention at work