Affiliations: Federal University of Technology of Paraná, Ponta Grossa, Brazil
Note: [] Corresponding author: Evandro Eduardo Broday, Graduate Program in Production Engineering,
Av. Monteiro Lobato s/n, Km 04, CEP 84016-210, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil. Tel.: +55 42 3220
4870; E-mail: evandrobroday@ibest.com.br
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This article presents the results of an investigation
into the thermal aspect of workplaces of the metallurgical branch of furniture
manufacturing, looking for the number of dissatisfied people in the environment. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to analyze the thermal
suitability of a metallurgical industrial environment, from four
interpretations of vote +1/−1 (slightly warm or slightly cool) on the
thermal sensation range, reported by workers. METHODS: The methodological
approach consists of quantitative research and a literature review set for this
work, composed of spreadsheets and statistical processing of data. Data
collection took place through the use of environmental variables measurement
equipment and software for statistical assistance. RESULTS: The results
indicate an average above 35% of workers dissatisfied with the environment,
thus, portraying the lack of suitability. CONCLUSIONS: It was noted,
further, that, although average temperatures may be between 21°C to
28°C, workplace improvements can be made, so that the thermal sensations will be satisfactory.
