Identification and analysis of variables that require ergonomic improvements in sector of presses a metallurgical

Do a survey of the ergonomic demands is undoubtedly one of the most important steps in search of better working comfort of the employees. Through this evaluation can identify real problems that affect the productivity, health and safety of employees. The survey of ergonomic demands is the first step in the process of ergonomic work analysis. Many studies related to ergonomic interventions using advanced tools and software, but are not lifting the ergonomic demands earlier. Knowing this fact, this study was devised order to do the survey the ergonomic demands in the sector of presses with actuation per pedal on a metallurgical. Methodologically was use a script to identify the critical points of this sector, and so do a survey of the ergonomic demands for these. The results show that the post presents several problems in furniture, machin-ery, equipment, and in environmental variables.