Ergonomics and environmental sustainability: a case study of raft fisherman activity at Ponta Negra Beach, Natal-RN.
This paper aims to present the significance of methods used by the Ergonomic Analysis of Work for the construction of the scenario of craft fishing with rafts, held by 42 fishermen on the beach of Ponta Negra, Natal - RN; and relate the knowledge in ergonomics to environmental aspects / impacts, aiming the sustainability in this activity. This research is characterized as a case study, of the descriptive and exploratory type and of applied nature. To collect data, we used observational methods, in order to expand information about the activity, and interaction, as conversational action and photographic/videos records to clarify points not covered by observation. It was observed problematic as the reduction of fishing productivity, alterations of the sea, difficulty in docking the rafts, and inadequate waste disposal, noting that this activity needs care regarding the use of the environment. The obtained results contributed to the organization of environmental education workshops, seeking to enhance good individual / collective environmental practices focused on the sustainability of the environment in which they live. Add the need for proposals aimed for managing the activity, involving fishermen, institutions and society, to ensure the improvement of the environment, hence the quality of life of the population.
Programa de Pós-graduação em Engenharia de Produção, Centro de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Campus Universitário, Av. Sen. Salgado Filho 1559, Lagoa Nova, Natal, RN, Brazil. joyceelanne@gmail.com
Joyce Elanne Mateus
JE
Celestino
Cristina de Souza
Cde S
Bispo
Maria Christine Werba
MC
Saldanha
Karen Maria da Costa
KM
Mattos
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004505:Education, Nonprofessional; D004526:Efficiency; D006804:Ergonomics; D005399:Fishes; D005735:Garbage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009790:Occupations; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014741:Video Recording