Prevención de riesgos ergonómicos en el personal de producción en Nala Store

Abstract

This study develops a proposal for an ergonomic risk prevention program aimed at production staff at the textile company NALA STORE, which manufactures sportswear and clothing. The problem analyzed focuses on workers' exposure to ergonomic risk factors resulting from forced postures, repetitive movements, and prolonged static positions during production tasks. The research was conducted using a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach. The study population consisted of five production workers in the cutting, straight sewing, overlock, and quality control departments. To identify risks, the Kuorinka Nordic Questionnaire was used to detect musculoskeletal symptoms and the RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) method was used for postural assessment. The results showed unfavorable ergonomic conditions in most of the workstations evaluated, highlighting cervical flexion greater than 20°, wrist deviations, trunk inclination, and repetitive movements of the upper extremities. The RULA assessment yielded a score of 7 (Action Level 4) in 80% of the workstations analyzed, indicating a high level of risk that requires corrective measures. Based on the diagnosis obtained, an ergonomic risk prevention program was designed, structured around three areas: workplace redesign, ergonomics training, and the establishment of active breaks, aimed at mitigating the risks identified and strengthening the company's preventive management.