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Ergonomic analysis of workplaces in the iron casting industrial pole in Claudio, Minas Gerais--Brazil
Artur Caron Mottin1, Carlos A Silva de Miranda, Caroline Salvan Pagnan
1Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Presidente Antônio Carlos Avenue, 4575, São Luiz, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil. mottindesign@gmail.com
Abstract:
Brazil is currently recognized as the 10th largest producer of castings, and the city of Cláudio, MG is known worldwide as the "Greatest foundry and metallurgical pole in Latin America", with more than 80 companies. However, this large number of enterprises and increasing investments in product development has demanded an increase in manpower and working hours of workers in the sector, proportionally increasing the incidence of occupational related health problems like RSI (repetitive strain injury), WMSDs (work-related musculoskeletal disorders) and industrial accidents. This article aims to characterize the industry from previously conducted case studies to relate the main causes of occupational diseases and outline possible interventions through design, showing how this tool can contribute to improve the working environment, workplace, tools and equipment through ergonomics adjustments.
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