@article{ref1,
title="Ergonomic evaluation in a values transportation company in Venezuela",
journal="Work",
year="2012",
author="Escalona, Evelin and Hernández, Maylem and Yanes E, Lucia and Yanes, Laura and Yanes, Leopoldo",
volume="41",
number="",
pages="710-713",
abstract="The objective was to analyze the work activity and identify risk factors that could account for musculoskeletal disorders in the upper extremities, shoulder and neck of workers of a transport values company in Venezuela. The methods used were: collective interview, tasks observation, evaluation of posture with RULA method and evaluation of repetitive motions with the OCRA method. Five workstations were evaluated. Main problem perceived by workers was: exposure to chemical and biological hazards when handling paper money and coins; inadequate chairs and close supervision. The postures level risk was 1 or 2 for the RULA scale. Only two workstations showed ligth and medium risk level by OCRA method. Conclusion: The factors identified that could explain the musculoskeletal changes were: wrist repetitive flexion and extension, shoulder elevation, lifting weight above shoulder height, elbow repetitive flexion and extension, neck flexion, extended work journey, work overload, high responsibility and strict supervision by a video camera.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1051-9815",
doi="10.3233/WOR-2012-0230-710",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/WOR-2012-0230-710"
}