Propuesta de intervención para manipulación manual de cargas en los puntos de atención de una empresa del sector logístico de Santiago de Cali, Colombia Propuesta de intervención para manipulación manual de cargas en los puntos de atención de una empresa del sector logístico de Santiago de Cali, Colombia

Abstract

Although technology has developed specialized tools to reduce the physical workload, some activities still require the use of human force. (Standard OHSAS 18001). However, it is necessary to know the activity of the logistics operators to make an intervention proposal intervention for the process of manual handling of loads at points of service in a company in the logistics sector in Santiago de Cali. Descriptive and transversal study. Developed with 20 people who perform the process of manual handling of cargo, to whom the Owas method (Ovako Working Analysis System), was applied, the Nordic questionnaire and a risk analysis by trade. 75% of the population is exposed to risk category 4, the level of risk caused by this position has extremely harmful effects on the musculoskeletal system. 5% in risk category 2, with the possibility of causing damage to the musculoskeletal system and finally found that 20% in risk category 3, have a posture with harmful effects on the musculoskeletal system. 60% of the population has been disabled in the last twelve months and 35% of people have had to reduce their activities in the last 12 months because of lower back problems. The analysis of the conditions in which logistics operators perform their work, demonstrates the need to generate changes in the process of manual handling of loads that affect the improvement of conditions, health and safety at work.