Análisis de los conocimientos, actitudes, y prácticas frente a los riesgos biomecánicos de los docentes de la Facultad de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad Santo Tomás

Abstract

Abstract In this research, the objective of which was to carry out an analysis of the knowledge, attitudes and practices in the face of biomechanical risks to design a plan that reduces possible musculoskeletal problems in teachers of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering at the Santo Tomás University, Bucaramanga section. He was able to characterize the Tomasino professor of the chosen faculty through two questionnaires: one related to knowledge of biomechanical risks and the other associated with preventive actions by teachers aimed at mitigating biomechanical risks in the respondents. The variables used were mostly qualitative, among which the following stand out: sex, educational level, remuneration (income ranges), types of discomfort in body areas such as neck, back, elbow, shoulder and wrist. Similarly, quantitative variables such as length of time at the institution, time of discomfort, and assessment of discomfort were considered. The results showed through a descriptive analysis that most of the teaching staff present discomfort associated with the back, neck and right wrist hand, and likewise that the professors consulted have good attitudes towards the prevention of biomechanical risk as well as being informed about this type of risks, and knowledge of recovery periods to alleviate fatigue. As activities, it is highlighted that the respondents do a good lifting of heavy objects based on the appropriate occupational guidelines.