The reality of the women who make our lives easier: experience in a company that assemblies electric motors in Venezuela.
OBJECTIVE
intervene a workline throughout ergonomic approach to diminish incidence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).


METHODS
an ergonomic intervention study was developed in workstations with highest index of musculoskeletal disorder (MED) associated to cumulative trauma. The Deparis method, Reba and Ocra check list methods were used, also morbility reviewes. National and international ethics criteria were carried out.


RESULTS
workers identified 3 fundamental issues using the Deparis method: repetitive activities, postures adopted and uncomfortable furniture. The analysis of the workstation with Reba and Ocra methods before the changes, evidenciated that 56% of postures adopted were high risk postures, the 44% remaining were medium and low-risk. Following the active pause program (APP), furniture changes and work rhythm decrease, was noted that the risk of suffering MED decreased. The morbility review, drop in consults of musculoskeletal system (MES) related to CTS observed. The APP was well accepted by women, but not initially men.


CONCLUSIONS
the research show that when the work rhythm decreases, the symptom of MES related to CTS have a remarkable decrease, also that changes in the furniture, generate great ergonomic differences and changes in the work environment are not possible if workers don't empower the tools to make-it.
Departamento de Salud Publica, Centro de Estudios en Salud de los Trabajadores, Universidad de Carabobo, Av. Leonardo Ruiz Pineda, Estado Aragua, Venezuela.
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Yanes Escalona
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Sandia Venot
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D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011211:Electric Power Supplies; D006804:Ergonomics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007221:Industry; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D014687:Venezuela / Q000453:epidemiology