WRMSD Risk Analysis in Electrical and Electronic Equipment's Dismantling

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2015

Authors

Ferreira, C (Author) Other; Mário Vaz (Author) FEUP; Pinho, ME (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Occupational Safety and Hygiene - SHO 2015 - Proceedings Book

Pages: 106-108

International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene - SHO 2015

Guimarães, Portugal, 12-13-2015

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Authenticus ID: P-00A-95N

Abstract (EN): Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are a common health problem to many countries. The repetitive movements, extreme postures and force application are the main risk factors associated with the appearance and development of WRMSD. This study consisted of an ergonomic analysis of two tasks related to electrical and electronic equipment's dismantling (EEED), namely (1) unloading trucks containing EEED and (2) dismantling washing machines, in order to assess the worker's risk of WRMSD. To carry out tasks risk assessment, the following methodologies were used: Quick Exposure Check (QEC), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), and Ovako Working Posture Analysing System (OWAS). Study results show that, during tasks performance, workers are often required to adopt extreme postures, high force exertion, and repetitive movements. Since a, generally, high risk level was found for both tasks, an ergonomic intervention is required in order to prevent the development of WRMSD.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3