Evaluation of Ergonomic Risks Factors in a Dental Center Located in the Historical Center of the City of Riobamba

Abstract

Abstract The present investigation focuses on ergonomic study of different activities, belonging to the Mipymes group, carried out in a dental office in the city of Riobamba. Analysis carried out within the research project "Strengthen the preventive management of occupational health and safety within the MSMEs of the Riobamba canton." The tasks performed by dental professionals require static postures, high workloads, and ergonomics. Therefore, the physical and postural activities carried out by dentists in their different specialties are evaluated, which leads to an ergonomic study of the dental workplace, using the REBA methodology, which evaluates the worker's posture, identifying incorrect body positions. The results obtained show, in effect, that the postures of those who work in the dental area are inadequate, causing short and long-term health conditions. Finally, a set of corrections and a preventive plan are proposed to reduce ergonomic risks.

Keywords

• safety, ergonomics, dentistry, reba, mipymes.