Evaluación del riesgo ergonómico en los trabajadores de Romero´s y Asociados de la ciudad de Guayaquil, 2025.

Abstract

Introduction: According to the International Labour Organization, ergonomics is a discipline aimed at studying and improving working conditions, with emphasis on postural assessment. This approach seeks to identify and correct postures that pose risks to workers’ physical health. By adapting the work environment to the physical and cognitive capacities of the individual, ergonomics plays a key role in preventing musculoskeletal disorders, enhancing overall well-being, increasing efficiency, and fostering a safer and more functional work environment. Objective: To determine the level of ergonomic risk among the workers of Romero’s & Associates in the city of Guayaquil. Methodology: Quantitative approach, explanatory scope, and quasi-experimental design. The study population consisted of 65 employees of the company, all of whom were evaluated without sampling. The OCRA, EPR, and ROSA methods were employed as measurement instruments. Results: The EPR method indicated that 75.4% of workers reported low or moderate discomfort, 15.4% reported intense discomfort, and 9.2% were in a satisfactory condition. With ROSA, 53.8% showed very high risk and 21.5% high risk. The OCRA Checklist, in turn, reflected an 81.6% unacceptable risk, with medium-level risk predominating at 58.5% and high-level risk at 23.1%. The areas of Collections, Administration, and Systems recorded the most critical values, associated with prolonged postures, limited movement variation, and inadequate furniture. Overall, more than 70% of the total workforce presents high or very high ergonomic risk, which requires priority intervention to reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders and improve working conditions.