Análise Ergonómica de Postos de Trabalho com Computadores: Um Estudo de Caso no Departamento dos Assuntos Académicos do Isced-Huíla

Abstract

Computers are work instruments and are part of the daily life of many workers due to their functionalities and benefits for institutions, both academic, governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as for public-private companies. They have also brought about deep changes in the habits and processes of operation, modifying both the physical involvement of man and the psychic involvement at work. This interaction between man (employee and/or user) and computer can result in various health problems, including musculoskeletal disorders, eye disorders, and stress-related problems. It is in this context that we present a study whose objective is to analyze the ergonomic conditions of the workstations in the Departmento dos Assuntos Académicos (DAAC) where they use the computer, in order to propose suggestions for improvement. Taking into account the objective of this study, we opted for an empirical research, through a case study, in an approach that includes the use of a questionnaire survey built for this purpose. Six employees from the DAAC participated in this study. The data obtained allowed us to conclude that there is a great risk and attack to the employees' health. With that it is necessary and urgent an ergonomic intervention in the workstations with computers as, the substitution mainly the seats.