Análisis comparativo entre la condición y la carga física de trabajo en funcionarios administrativos

Abstract

Introduction: the physical load at work has a direct impact on the physical condition and performance of workers, causing musculoskeletal injuries and pain, generating physical fatigue, psychological stress; such consequences decrease productivity and increase the rate of absenteeism from work. Objective: To identify the profile of condition and physical workload in administrative officials of a higher education institution. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 94 administrative officials from the different campuses of the Universidad Santo Tomás, who were evaluated using the OWAS (ovako working analysis system) model, with the aim of standardizing their physical and postural workload; additionally, aspects related to the physical condition of the employees were evaluated. The Kruskal-Wallis test was applied as a test of analysis and comparison between sites, followed by post-hoc comparisons with Bonferroni correction. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in the parameters evaluated between the different sites. The p values obtained indicate a statistical significance where p < 0.001 in most of the categories evaluated. Conclusion: The variations observed in the postural evaluation of the arms, trunk and general posture, with p values < 0.001, underline the importance of the differences in working conditions and spatial configurations between the sites.