Análise Ergonômica do Trabalho (AET) em uma indústria de confecção: foco nas posturas de trabalho através da aplicação do Método RULA

Abstract

The present work was conducted in an intimate apparel manufacturing company, located in the city of Dourados/MS, with the general goal of performing an ergonomic work analysis, with the purpose of analyzing, diagnosing and suggesting improvement recommendations about the current work situation at company X. The focus of the study lays on the analysis of the seamstresses' work station with the application of the RULA method, which consists in the identification of risk factors associated with upper limbs disorders, given that the role ofseamstress requires repetitive movements mainly of upper limbs. It was also verified the environmental conditions that seamstresses are exposed to, considering variables such as temperature, illuminance and noise. With the application of a questionnaire, it was possible to survey the profile of employees and justify the focus of the work, given that 75% of the seamstresses stated they felt work-related pains. Pains were mainly concentrated in the neck and spine, as reported by the seamstresses. The studied process was the production of basic panties, and through the analysis of results, it was verified that all of the postures adopted by the seamstresses deserve observations and future interventions. Regarding environmental conditions, the noise was critical, reaching sound pressure levels up to 86 dB (A), above the limit allowed by NR-17. Finally, recommendations were proposed, with possible solutions or improvements regarding physical, organizational and environmental conditions.