Ergonomic analysis at a workplace of a bicycle company using the Sue Rodgers tool

  • Sirlen Monteiro da Silva
  • Worlen Ferreira Gimack
  • Jandecy Cabral Leite junior

Abstract

Nowadays companies are investing more and more in the improvement of work methods and the ergonomic analysis becomes important in the area of work safety because it evaluates the degree of risk involved in the activities of the workers within the organizations. This article aims to perform an ergonomic analysis in a work station of a bicycle industry of the Industrial Polo of Manaus and measure the ergonomic risks that the employee is exposed. The methodology of this research is qualitative and quantitative. In relation to the objective is defined as exploratory and descriptive. In relation to means, it is described as a case study. Through photos and videos of the process it was possible to identify the main biomechanical movements performed by the collaborator. The tool used for ergonomic analysis is Sue Rodgers, who evaluates the degree of risk in the body regions of the employee. Therefore, it is concluded that the risks involved in activities are classified as low grade, with the exception of the legs that have a moderate degree of risk.

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Published
2017-09-30
How to Cite
Silva, S., Gimack, W., & Leite junior, J. (2017). Ergonomic analysis at a workplace of a bicycle company using the Sue Rodgers tool. ITEGAM-JETIA, 3(11), 13-21. Retrieved from https://itegam-jetia.org/journal/index.php/jetia/article/view/84
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