Avaliação ergonômica do posto de trabalho de pessoa com deficiência física

Abstract

Quality of life, workplace health and safety are important requirements nowadays, because the companies seek certifications in standards ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 which deal to items aimed make the work environment suited for man, minimizing possible health damages caused by labor execution incorrectly. Considering that improvement in work environment is a continuous process and should involves all employees in the elimination health risk factors, this paper aims analyze the wheelchair user workplace and to propose improvements in the execution of his activities making them more suitable to his physical limitations. The methodology adopted in this paper is on descriptive type in relation to the objectives, based in bibliographic research, desk research and case study; the nature of research has applied characteristics with qualitative approach. In case study, were applied these methods and techniques: activities’ observation with photo records, anthropometry, workplace measurements, Nordic Questionnaire, interview and Couto’s Check-List. The results show that adaptations are necessaries in areas such as: layout, furnishing and facilities. Finally, there are suggested improvements with the aim to adapt the workplace to the employee, promoting health, safety e welfare.