Analysis of Physical Condition and Workload in Administrative Employees: A comparative approach
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https://doi.org/10.18041/2322-634X/rcso.1.2025.12256Keywords:
postura de trabajo, carga de trabajo, salud laboralAbstract
Introduction: The physical load at work directly impacts the physical condition and performance of workers, causing musculoskeletal injuries and pain, as well as physical fatigue and psychological stress. These consequences reduce productivity and increase absenteeism from work.
Objective: To identify the profile of condition and physical workload in administrative officials of a higher education institution.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out with the participation of 94 administrative officials of the Universidad Santo Tomás. Physical and postural load was evaluated using the OWAS (Ovako Working Analysis System) model, as well as aspects related to physical condition. For the analysis and comparison between sites, the Kruskal-Wallis test was used, followed by post-hoc comparisons with Bonferroni correction.
Results: Statistically significant differences were found in the parameters evaluated between the different sites. The p values obtained showed statistical significance, with p < 0.001 in most of the categories analyzed.
Conclusion: The variations observed in the postural assessment of the arms, trunk and general posture, with values p < 0.001, underscore the importance of the differences in working conditions and spatial configurations between the sites, which highlights the need to implement appropriate intervention strategies to improve the health and well-being of workers.
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