Condições ergonômicas das posturas dos trabalhadores e ambiente de trabalho nos setores de um frigorífico de abate e corte na cidade de Dourados-MS

Abstract

The present work had the objective of analyzing the ergonomic conditions of the workers' postures and the work environment in the sectors of a slaughterhouse in the city of Dourados MS. For this, a case study was carried out in a pig slaughterhouse. The sector chosen for analysis was the sector of cuts, which analyzed the postures of workers and environmental factors of acoustic, lighting and temperature. Thus, measurements of environmental factors and photographic records of workers were taken during the execution of activities. Also, questionnaires were applied to 19 workers in the sector on subjective factors related to the work environment and the activities performed. In order to analyze the workers' postures, the RULA method was used through the Ergolândia software version 6.0. On the basis of the results obtained, the inadequacies of the postures performed during the work were verified to the ergonomic standards, being verified that the activities present ergonomic risks that can harm the well-being, safety and the health of the workers. The environmental analysis of the sector showed that most of the workers have a thermal sensation of cold while the acoustic and luminous factors were Appropriate to carry out the activities required during the performance of the work activities.