Ergonomic evaluation using the ROSA method in teachers with telework of the UTEQ, 2020

Evaluación ergonómica mediante el método ROSA en docentes con teletrabajo de la UTEQ, 2020

This research project was carried out with the objective of making an ergonomic evaluation of the inappropriate postures adopted by the teachers of the Universidad Técnica Estatal de Quevedo in the telework modality, and then manage the results in a technical way. In the study, the sample was evaluated with two tools, the ROSA method, and the ergonomic survey, the results showed that teachers are affected by ergonomic risks, due to the current unfavorable conditions to carry out their daily telework activities from their homes; Likewise, it was identified that the affected parts of the teachers' bodies are the neck, upper and lower back, which is due to ignorance regarding the ergonomics they should have. After carrying out the respective evaluation through the software Ergoniza and analyzing the data, an action plan is proposed to train teachers, both in the use of physical work equipment and in the adaptation of the work environment; which allows mitigating and correcting risks to a certain degree. This will lead to generating the necessary controls to guarantee and protect the safety and health of workers.