Avaliação ergonômicas das carteiras estudantis da Universidade Federal do Ceará

Abstract

The classroom is a work place like everyone else and when it comes to the work place, it is necessary that it has adequate conditions for the exercise of activities. One of the main elements present in the school and university structure that should be relevant factor to the good performance is the furniture used. The present study intends to specifically address the portfolios used at the Federal University of Ceará, at the unit located on the campus do pici, by the students of the Mechanical Production Engineering course and whether the measures are in accordance with the Brazilian standard of school furniture (NBR 14006 ) and with the ergonomic recommendations found in the literature. For this, an applied research will be carried out, addressing qualitative and quantitative aspects, with the use of questionnaires, anthropometric studies and portfolio measurements. The case study will involve the participation of the students to answer the questionnaires and provide the anthropometric data. At the end of the work it is expected to conclude on the ergonomic conditions of the furniture and make recommendations for future studies