Change of the layout of an office of a metallurgical company: simple projects, big solutions

Abstract

The posture, a good organization and the proper layout of the environment and workplaces have a positive influence on the income of an employee. To develop the work it is used a methodology that addressed the study phases of the theory involving the subject, description of the current situation, preparation of conceptions, choice of design, implementation and reporting of results. Through the project of “Change of the layout of an office of a metallurgical company” there was an intervention in these reported aspects providing improvements in the office, regarding ergonomic, layout, workplace and lighting issues, bringing welfare to the official, with the intent to improve its performance within the company and facilitating its actions, as the company’s customer service. The results provided improvements in layout, in the workplace and especially in comfort for the human resources that perform their activities.