Ergonomics at work – Health and well-being of workers

Abstract

The objective was to identify the consequences of ergonomics on the health of workers. This qualitative study sought, through literature review, to make a theoretical debate between several authors on the following topics: Ergonomics at work, Legislations that describe the rights and duties of workers, accidents, and occupational diseases at work, in addition to presenting suggestions for educational measures and models of business successes. As a result, it was shown that when promoting improvement proposals that are aimed at health and well-being at work, the worker feels valued and cared for, generating therefore, an increase in his/her happiness, greater engagement, and improvement in the production of his/her tasks, in addition to the recognition and elevation of his/her profession and workplace. It is concluded that a company that works following solid ergonomic bases at work is ready to obtain significant advantages, impacting its results and its competitiveness in the market.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/uniknowindevolp-087