Diagnósticos de riesgos biomecánicos en la sección de equipos del batallón de ingenieros número 7, general Carlos Albán Estupiñán “ALBAN” Villavicencio, Colombia

Abstract

As is public knowledge, the work of soldiers assigned to the Colombian National Army is characterized by continuous exposure to conflict – which entails staying in high-risk areas, constant handling of firearms, long work days, among others.-. But at the same time, there are other areas with a risk of causing physical, psychological, and mental injuries to the worker and, therefore, affecting their health, productivity, and well-being. This is how within the engineering battalion number 7, general Carlos Albán Estupiñán “ALBAN” located in Villavicencio, Colombia, there are different work areas, among them the equipment section, made up of mechanics and technicians, with routine tasks with the presence of biomechanical hazards related to repetitive movements, prolonged or awkward postures, and lifting heavy loads; which through observation, analysis of jobs and application of the OWAS method, the level of individual risk is determined, to generate a final recommendation, promoting the updating of the Battalion Management System and therefore, the corrective and preventive measures necessary to protect the well-being of the soldier.