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Maintenance of submersible pumps in the septic tanks: ergonomic and biological risks to the worker

Issue title: IEA 2012: 18th World congress on Ergonomics - Designing a sustainable future

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Mariño, Suzi | Figueiredo, Alex

Affiliations: Department of Design, State and Federal University of Bahia, Rua Teixeira de Barros, 800/607-B, Brotas, CEP 40.279-080, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil | Department of Production Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technologists – AREA 1, Rua Teixeira de Barros, 800/607-B, Brotas, CEP 40.279-080, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

Note: [] Corresponding author. E-mail: suzimarino@gmail.com.

Keywords: ergonomic risk, biological risks, equipment maintenance

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0222-656

Journal: Work, vol. 41, no. Supplement 1, pp. 656-662, 2012

Published: 2012
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Abstract

In this study was observed the maintenance task of submersible pumps septic tanks installed in industrial bathrooms. This maintenance activity operators are exposed to various biological and ergonomic risks. This type of activity requires its great physical performers who are also subject to contact with human waste in the form of liquids, gases and solids. Besides the problems mentioned, are still exposed to high temperatures that can cause diseases such as hyperthermia or heatstroke. These aspects were observed using the ergonomic assessment methodology in order to suggest improvements that are reflected in productivity and employee satisfaction.

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