Dificuldades de tutores com deficiência no atendimento médico veterinário de seus animais / Difficulties of guardians with deficiency in the veterinary medical care of their animals / Dificultades de los tutores con deficiencia en la atención médica veterinária de sus animales

O presente artigo versa sobre as dificuldades enfrentadas por pessoas com deficiência (PCD), no atendimento médico veterinário. PcD representam 15% da população mundial, e enfrentam inúmeros desafios em sua rotina. A Constituição dá direitos iguais a todos os cidadãos brasileiros inclusive a PcD, entretanto na prática seus direitos de ir e vir são lesados, pois encontram dificuldades de acessibilidade, comunicação e inclusão. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar, os desafios ergonômicos encontrados por tutores de animais domésticos que são PcD no município de Mineiros/GO, para acesso ao atendimento médico veterinário, bem como analisar os pontos principais que dificultam esse atendimento. Essa pesquisa contou com a realização de duas etapas distintas, sendo a primeira etapa referente a análise de acessibilidade aos estabelecimentos veterinários do município de Mineiros, e posteriormente a aplicação de questionário semiestruturado, online, voltado para as dificuldades enfrentadas por tutores com deficiência ao atendimento médico veterinário, sendo composto de oito alternativas, disponibilizado por meio de link em rede social de colaboradores do projeto. Por meio desse estudo, foi possível identificar dificuldades específicas em questão de transitabilidade e comunicabilidade enfrentadas por PcD, em atendimento médico veterinário e outros serviços veterinários, no município de Mineiros-GO, e reforça que nenhum estabelecimento veterinário atendeu sobre maneira todos os itens necessários em seu ponto de entrada. Esse estudo conclui que a acessibilidade aos serviços veterinários por tutores de animais que são PcDs informacional no município de Mineiros/GO se dá de forma parcial, visto que o acesso efetivo à informação no espaço físico apresenta ausência de requisitos elencados nas normas e recomendações de acessibilidade, embora haja ausência de requisitos elencados nas normas e recomendações de acessibilidade, embora haja instrumentos adequados e convenientes para prestação de serviços e produtos informacionais adaptados para este público. Ocorrendo da mesma maneira no quesito comunicação, onde parte dos PcDs entrevistados, enfrentam dificuldades de compreensão no atendimento, por funcionários e profissionais médicos veterinários, evidenciando a importância do atendimento humanizado, considerando as necessidades do tutor que é PcD pela classe veterinária.

This paper deals with the difficulties faced by people with disabilities (PwD) in veterinary medical care. PwD represent 15% of the world population and face numerous challenges in their routine. The Constitution gives equal rights to all Brazilian citizens, including PwD; however in practice their rights to come and go are harmed, as they face difficulties in accessibility, communication and inclusion. This work aims to present the ergonomic challenges encountered by tutors of domestic animals that are PwD in the city of Mineiros/GO, for access to veterinary medical care, as well as to analyze the main points that hinder this care. This research consisted of two distinct steps, the first step being the analysis of accessibility to veterinary establishments in the city of Mineiros, and later the application of a semi-structured online questionnaire, aimed at the difficulties faced by tutors with disabilities in medical care veterinarian, consisting of eight alternatives, made available through a link on the project's collaborators' social network. Through this study, it was possible to identify specific difficulties in terms of transitability and communicability faced by PwD, in veterinary medical care and other veterinary services, in the city of Mineiros-GO, and it reinforces that no veterinary establishment has adequately attended to all the items necessary for accessibility at the entrances to services. This study concludes that the accessibility to veterinary services by guardians of animals who are informational PwDs in the municipality of Mineiros/GO is partial, since effective access to information in the physical space lacks the requirements listed in the accessibility standards and recommendations, although there are adequate and convenient instruments for the provision of information services and products adapted for this audience. Occurring in the same way in the question of communication, where part of the PwD interviewed face difficulties in understanding the care, by veterinary staff and professionals, highlighting the importance of humanizing care, considering the needs of the tutor who is PwD by the veterinary class.

Esta articulación trata de las dificultades que enfrentan las personas con discapacidad (PWD) en la atención médica veterinaria. Las personas con discapacidad representan el 15% de la población mundial y enfrentan numerosos desafíos en su rutina. La Constitución otorga los mismos derechos a todos los ciudadanos brasileños incluidas las personas con discapacidad sin embargo, en la práctica, sus derechos de ir y venir se ven perjudicados, ya que enfrentan dificultades de accesibilidad, comunicación e inclusión. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo presentar los desafíos ergonómicos que enfrentan los tutores de animales domésticos que son PwD en la ciudad de Mineiros / GO, para acceder a la atención médica veterinaria, así como analizar los principales puntos que dificultan esta atención. Esta investigación constó de dos pasos diferenciados, siendo el primer paso el análisis de la accesibilidad a los establecimientos veterinarios del municipio de Mineiros, y posteriormente la aplicación de un cuestionario online semiestructurado, dirigido a las dificultades que enfrentan los tutores con discapacidad en la atención médica veterinaria, compuesto por ocho alternativas, disponibles a través de un enlace en la red social de colaboradores del proyecto. A través de este estudio se logró identificar dificultades específicas en cuanto a la transitabilidad y comunicabilidad que enfrentan las PCD, en la atención médica veterinaria y otros servicios veterinarios, en la ciudad de Mineiros-GO, y refuerza que ningún establecimiento veterinario ha atendido adecuadamente a todos. los elementos necesarios para la accesibilidad en las entradas a los servicios. Este estudio concluye que la accesibilidad a los servicios veterinarios por parte de los guardianes de animales PwD informativos en el municipio de Mineiros / GO es parcial, ya que el acceso efectivo a la información en el espacio físico carece de los requisitos enumerados en las normas y recomendaciones de accesibilidad, aunque existen instrumentos adecuados y convenientes para la prestación de servicios y productos de información adaptados a esta audiencia. Ocurriendo de la misma forma en la cuestión de la comunicación, donde parte de las PwD entrevistadas enfrentan dificultades en la comprensión de la atención, por parte del personal veterinario y los profesionales, destacando la importancia de humanizar la atención, considerando las necesidades del tutor que es PwD por la clase de veterinaria.

Rest Break Frequency and Duration: Self-Reported Preference of Brazilian Poultry Slaughterhouse Workers

The work pace in poultry slaughterhouses is high and the risk of developing upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders is moderate to high. Thus, through risk management and the use of technical, organizational, and administrative means, the employer should ensure the well-being of workers, as well as safe and healthy working environments and conditions. The aim of this study was to identify the self-reported preference of poultry slaughterhouse workers regarding rest break frequency and duration, and to verify the reasons for their choice. The participants in the study included 311 workers from four poultry slaughterhouses. The workers were asked what rest break schemes they preferred: 6x10 min, 3x20 min, 4x15 min or another schedule, as well as the reasons for their selection. According to the workers opinions, 3x20 min was the best break schedule (90.7%), mainly because it allowed time to rest (64.5%), as they had more time to carry out their activities calmly. Unanimously, these workers responded that a 10-min break is very short, which only allows one to reach the rest area or the bathroom and return, no time to rest. Only 8.7% of workers wanted to have a higher rest break frequency (6 or 4 times per day) to leave the sector more, go to the bathroom often, have shorter work intervals, in addition to warming up the body and resting more. This paper provides guidelines for slaughterhouse managers to determine the best rest break schedules for their workers to promote health and safety.(AU)

Development and validation of a simulator for teaching minimally invasive thoracic surgery in Brazil

ABSTRACT Purpose To develop and validate a chest cavity simulator for teaching video-assited thoracic surgery (VATS). Methods The first phase of the study consisted of developing a chest cavity simulator. A quasi-experimental study was performed in the second phase, and 25 surgeons and residents participated in a three-stage pulmonary suture experiment. The videos were recorded and timed. Generalized linear regression models for repeated measures were used to analyze the outcome change over time. Results The chest cavity simulator consists of a console simulating the left hemithorax. Among the participants, 96% rated the design, visual aspect, positioning ergonomics, and triangulation of the portals as very good or excellent (face validity). There was a decrease in suturing time in step 1 from 435.7 ± 105 to 355.6 ± 76.8 seconds compared to step 3 (p = 0.001). The evaluation of the simulation effectiveness and performance (content validity) was rated as very good or excellent by 96% ofparticipants. The most experienced surgeon showed significant reduction in procedure time (p = 0.021) (construct validity). Conclusions The thoracic cavity simulator is realistic, showing content and construct validity, and can be used in VATS training. The simulation model allowed skill gain in the endoscopic suture.

Rest Break Frequency and Duration: Self-Reported Preference of Brazilian Poultry Slaughterhouse Workers

The work pace in poultry slaughterhouses is high and the risk of developing upper limb work-related musculoskeletal disorders is moderate to high. Thus, through risk management and the use of technical, organizational, and administrative means, the employer should ensure the well-being of workers, as well as safe and healthy working environments and conditions. The aim of this study was to identify the self-reported preference of poultry slaughterhouse workers regarding rest break frequency and duration, and to verify the reasons for their choice. The participants in the study included 311 workers from four poultry slaughterhouses. The workers were asked what rest break schemes they preferred: 6x10 min, 3x20 min, 4x15 min or another schedule, as well as the reasons for their selection. According to the workers’ opinions, 3x20 min was the best break schedule (90.7%), mainly because it allowed time to rest (64.5%), as they had more time to carry out their activities calmly. Unanimously, these workers responded that a 10-min break is very short, which only allows one to reach the rest area or the bathroom and return, no time to rest. Only 8.7% of workers wanted to have a higher rest break frequency (6 or 4 times per day) to leave the sector more, go to the bathroom often, have shorter work intervals, in addition to warming up the body and resting more. This paper provides guidelines for slaughterhouse managers to determine the best rest break schedules for their workers to promote health and safety.

Machine and manual working actions for different manure removing technologies

Technologies for the removal of manure from cowsheds and paddocks have been investigated by video recording with the following timing and estimation of absolute and specific costs of working actions, time and resources. The comparative estimation of different technologies for manure removing was performed: by delta-scraper equipment from a manure passage; by wheeled tractor with a bulldozer attachment from a manure passage; by bulldozer from a cowshed for housing on deep litter; by wheeled tractor with frontal loader attachment from a cowshed for housing on deep litter; by perimeter gutter cleaner in tie-stall cowshed; by bulldozer from the big paddock outdoor; manually from small paddock with replaceable litter in a cowshed on a pile near the feed passage. It was established that the influences of the method of manure removing on the specific costs of working actions, time and resources per 1 centner of removed manure are significant (p<0.001 for the vast majority of these final characteristics) The measures of influence η2are within the range from 0.279 to 0.789. The mechanized removing of manure from the manure passage using a delta-scraper in the cowshed with free-stall housing is the most ergonomical among the methods studied. This equipment works at least semi-automatic and performs on average only 0.92 working actions with a duration of 155.1 s for the removing of 1 centner of manure, which worth around 1.08 UAH. Its functioning is characterized by a complete lack of working actions of adaptive type, while the remaining methods of manure removing require at least a quarter of such hard-to-perform and long actions. The accompanying manual labor actions of the personnel for cleaning of boxes from manure at manure removing by a delta scraper or a tractor with a bulldozer attachment are 10.33 labor actions with a total duration of 12.44 s per 1 cow per day. The removal of manure by the perimeter gutter cleaner has the worst (except the fully manual method) ratio between the number of mechanized and manual working actions –558 manual actions per each machine action.

Machine and manual working actions for different manure removing technologies

Technologies for the removal of manure from cowsheds and paddocks have been investigated by video recording with the following timing and estimation of absolute and specific costs of working actions, time and resources. The comparative estimation of different technologies for manure removing was performed: by delta-scraper equipment from a manure passage; by wheeled tractor with a bulldozer attachment from a manure passage; by bulldozer from a cowshed for housing on deep litter; by wheeled tractor with frontal loader attachment from a cowshed for housing on deep litter; by perimeter gutter cleaner in tie-stall cowshed; by bulldozer from the big paddock outdoor; manually from small paddock with replaceable litter in a cowshed on a pile near the feed passage. It was established that the influences of the method of manure removing on the specific costs of working actions, time and resources per 1 centner of removed manure are significant (p<0.001 for the vast majority of these final characteristics) The measures of influence η2are within the range from 0.279 to 0.789. The mechanized removing of manure from the manure passage using a delta-scraper in the cowshed with free-stall housing is the most ergonomical among the methods studied. This equipment works at least semi-automatic and performs on average only 0.92 working actions with a duration of 155.1 s for the removing of 1 centner of manure, which worth around 1.08 UAH. Its functioning is characterized by a complete lack of working actions of adaptive type, while the remaining methods of manure removing require at least a quarter of such hard-to-perform and long actions. The accompanying manual labor actions of the personnel for cleaning of boxes from manure at manure removing by a delta scraper or a tractor with a bulldozer attachment are 10.33 labor actions with a total duration of 12.44 s per 1 cow per day. The removal of manure by the perimeter gutter cleaner has the worst (except the fully manual method) ratio between the number of mechanized and manual working actions –558 manual actions per each machine action.(AU)

Knapsack sprayers: effort required for pumping lever operation / Pulverizadores costais: esforço para o acionamento da alavanca de bombeamento

Various equipment, mainly manual knapsack sprayers, are used to apply agrochemicals by smallholder farmers. They are highlighted by their versatility of use and mainly by their low cost for farmers. Few operator-related studies were reported in the literature regarding the effort required to operate the knapsack sprayer lever. Knapsack sprayers were evaluated regarding the effort required to move their hand levers, reach and maintain the 300 kPa pressure, and return to the initial position. The objective of this study was to evaluate the operators effort to operate the hand lever using the "Super magro" biofertilizer as fluid. It was concluded that all knapsack sprayers are within the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) standards regarding the effort required to operate the hand lever. However, restrictions have been reported in some manual knapsack sprayers regarding international standards.(AU)

Existem diversos equipamentos utilizados na aplicação de agrotóxicos em propriedades familiares, principalmente os pulverizadores costais manuais. Estes ganham destaque pela sua versatilidade de uso e, principalmente, o baixo custo para o produtor rural. Na bibliografia foi constatado poucos estudos relacionados ao operador, quando analisado o seu esforço ao acionar a alavanca do pulverizador costal. Os pulverizadores costais foram avaliados quanto aos esforços necessários ao deslocamento da alavanca: para atingir a pressão de 300 kPa, na manutenção desta e em seu retorno para a posição inicial. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os esforços do operador ao acionar a alavanca utilizando como fluido o biofertilizante composto Super Magro. Conclui-se, no que tange ao esforço para acionamento da alavanca, que todos os pulverizadores estão dentro das normas da CLT (Consolidação das Leis Trabalhistas), porém existem restrições a alguns pulverizadores costais manuais em relação às normas internacionais.(AU)

Effect of job rotation on the risk of developing Ul-WMSDS in poultry slaughterhouse workers

This study analyzed the effect of job rotation on the risk of developing UL-WMSDs in a poultry slaughterhouse with 1,200 workers. Three organizational settings were evaluated (“without job rotation”, “with job rotation - tasks >1h” and “with job rotation - tasks <1h”) using the OCRA Checklist method and the fulfillment of requirements for the implementation of rotations established by the Brazilian Regulatory Standard NR-36. The OCRA score of the right upper limbs (16.5±5.7) were significantly higher (p<0.001) relative to the left upper limbs (15.0±5.6). The average scores on all three organizational conditions presented moderate risk. There was a significant difference between the scores of the conditions “without job rotation” and “with job rotation - tasks <1h” (p=0.011), as well as “without job rotation” and “with job rotation - tasks >1h” (p<0.001). Thus, the results of the risk using the OCRA Checklist method showed the inefficiency of the realization of rotations >1h and <1h compared to not carrying out job rotation for the reduction of the UL-WMSDs risk. In relation to NR-36 requirements, it was found that alternating sitting and standing posture, postural requirements reduction and monotony were met by most sectors. Finally, it was difficult implementing efficient rotations due to particularities of work in the slaughterhouses such as: tasks with similar musculoskeletal requirements, pace imposed by machines, inability to perform rotations between different sectors (health and occupational constraints), the predominance of tasks with moderate and high risks, hindering the distribution of risks between the tasks of the rotation.(AU)

Effect of job rotation on the risk of developing Ul-WMSDS in poultry slaughterhouse workers

This study analyzed the effect of job rotation on the risk of developing UL-WMSDs in a poultry slaughterhouse with 1,200 workers. Three organizational settings were evaluated (“without job rotation”, “with job rotation - tasks >1h” and “with job rotation - tasks 1h” (p1h and <1h compared to not carrying out job rotation for the reduction of the UL-WMSDs risk. In relation to NR-36 requirements, it was found that alternating sitting and standing posture, postural requirements reduction and monotony were met by most sectors. Finally, it was difficult implementing efficient rotations due to particularities of work in the slaughterhouses such as: tasks with similar musculoskeletal requirements, pace imposed by machines, inability to perform rotations between different sectors (health and occupational constraints), the predominance of tasks with moderate and high risks, hindering the distribution of risks between the tasks of the rotation.

Whole body vibration in operators using agricultural soil preparation equipment / Alteração na vibração de corpo inteiro em operadores pela utilização de equipamentos agrícolas de preparo do solo

Agricultural tractors have been reported to exert negative effects on operator health. It is well known that when a farm machine is designed it must consider the human factors, to raise the safety levels and work quality. The aim of the present study was to estimate the degree of vibration transmissibility from the agricultural equipment used for the periodic soil preparation process and determine the exposure of the whole body of the operator to the vibration, incident to the agricultural tractor during the operation. A 4x2 TDA tractor was employed, coupled to the periodic soil preparation equipment. Five sets were used (tractor- disk plough, tractor-moldboard plow, tractor-offset disc harrow, tractor-rotary hoe, and tractor-scarifier) and the tractor without the equipment being coupled, at two tractor speeds of displacement (3.5 km.h-1 and 6.1 km.h-1). An index (IAVEA) was developed to assess whether the amplification or attenuation of the vibrations takes place on each orthogonal axis. The data were processed using the Noise Studio® software 6.95. Statistical evaluation was performed using the ASSISTAT version 7.7 beta program. After normality, the data were submitted to the analysis of variance by the F test; when significance was reported, the means were compared using the Tukey test, at 5% significance. The disk plow was the equipment that showed the greatest intensification of the vibrations in all the parameters estimated. All the sets assessed revealed statistically equal or higher values in terms of the tractor without the attached equipment. The IAVEA% was an index that enabled the quantification of the amplification or attenuation caused by the use of the agricultural equipment.(AU)

A utilização de tratores agrícolas tem causado efeitos negativos na saúde do operador. Faz-se necessário que no projeto de uma máquina agrícola sejam levados em consideração fatores humanos, para aumentar a segurança e melhorar a qualidade de trabalho. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a transmissibilidade da vibração em equipamentos agrícolas de preparo periódico do solo devido a exposição a vibração de corpo inteiro incidente ao operador de trator agrícola durante a operação. O trator utilizado foi um trator 4x2 TDA acoplado a equipamentos de preparo periódico do solo. Foram utilizados cinco conjuntos (trator-arado de disco, trator-arado de aiveca, trator-grade off-set, trator-enxada rotativa, trator-escarificador) e um trator sem equipamento acoplado, em duas velocidades de deslocamento do trator (3,5 km.h-1 e 6,1 km.h-1). Foi desenvolvido um índice (IAVEA) para avaliar se ocorre amplificação ou atenuação das vibrações em cada eixo ortogonal. Os dados foram processados no software Noise Studio® 6.95. Para avaliação estatística foi utilizado o programa ASSISTAT versão 7.7 beta. Comprovada a normalidade, os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância pelo teste F e, quando significativas, as médias foram comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de significância. O arado de disco foi o equipamento que apresentou maior intensificação das vibrações em todos os parâmetros avaliados. Todos os conjuntos avaliados apresentam valores estatisticamente iguais ou superiores em relação ao trator sem equipamento acoplado. O IAVEA% se mostrou um índice capaz de quantificar a amplificação ou atenuação proporcionada pelo uso de equipamentos agrícolas.(AU)

The development and validation of an ergonomics index for assessing tractor operator work place / Criação e validação de índice ergonômico para avaliação de postos de operação de tratores agrícolas

This study aimed to develop and validate an ergonomics index for the operator workplace assessment of agricultural tractors sold in the Brazilian market. To develop the ergonomics index, the operator work places were assessed for compliance with current, national and international, safety and ergonomics standards. The following standards were analyzed to develop ergonomics index: ISO 15077 (1996), which regulates the position of operator controls; ABNT NBR ISO 4254-1(2015) and ABNT NBR ISO 4252 (2011), which regulate the access to operator workplaces; and NR 12 (2010), which determines the mandatory items of operator workplaces.Thirty-four operator work places of 152 models of new agricultural tractors sold in the Brazilian market were analyzed in this study. Ergonomics index was developed and validated using these standards, and the findings enabled the ranking of agricultural tractors. Therefore, the proposed ergonomics index proved feasible and may be applied to other agricultural machines.(AU)

Objetivou-se com este trabalho criar e validar um índice ergonômico capaz de qualificar os postos de operação de tratores agrícolas comercializados no mercado brasileiro. Para a composição do índice ergonômico, os postos de operação foram avaliados quanto ao atendimento às normas vigentes, nacionais e internacionais, de segurança e de ergonomia. As seguintes normas foram levadas em consideração para a criação do índice ergonômico: ISO 15077 (1996) - determina o posicionamento dos órgãos de comando; ABNT NBR ISO 4254-1 (2015) e ABNT NBR ISO 4252 (2011) - referem-se à acessibilidade aos postos de operação; e NR 12 (2010) - determina a presença de itens obrigatórios nos postos de operação. Fizeram parte desta análise 34 postos de operação, que são montados em 152 modelos de tratores agrícolas novos, comercializados no mercado brasileiro. Com o auxílio dessas normas o índice ergonômico foi desenvolvido e validado usando esses padrões, e os resultados permitiram ranquear os tratores agrícolas. Conclui-se que o índice ergonômico proposto se mostrou eficiente quanto à exequibilidade e pode ser aplicado em outras máquinas agrícolas.(AU)

Activities and Ergonomics of Workers in Broiler Hatcheries

The objective this study was to assess ergonomic factors, posture and biomechanics of workers of a broiler egg hatchery. The analysis of ergonomic factors was based on physical work load, thermal environment, and exposure to light and noise. The posture of workers was analyzed using photographic records which were evaluated by the software program OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analysing System). A biomechanics analysis was also performed based on the photographs taken of the employee at various angles, which were used as inputs to the Michigan two-dimensional biomechanical model software program. The results show that certain activities can be considered unhealthy due to the exposure of employees to physical and thermal overload. The continuous noise levels and lighting were outside the range considered adequate by the regulations of the Brazilian Ministry of Labor. The manner in which certain activities are carried out when associated with weight and poor posture can result in body lesions in broiler hatchery employees. It is therefore necessary to apply specific ergonomic programs, including scheduled breaks, training, and other measures in order to reduce or to eliminate the risks involved in these activities.(AU)

Activities and Ergonomics of Workers in Broiler Hatcheries

The objective this study was to assess ergonomic factors, posture and biomechanics of workers of a broiler egg hatchery. The analysis of ergonomic factors was based on physical work load, thermal environment, and exposure to light and noise. The posture of workers was analyzed using photographic records which were evaluated by the software program OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analysing System). A biomechanics analysis was also performed based on the photographs taken of the employee at various angles, which were used as inputs to the Michigan two-dimensional biomechanical model software program. The results show that certain activities can be considered unhealthy due to the exposure of employees to physical and thermal overload. The continuous noise levels and lighting were outside the range considered adequate by the regulations of the Brazilian Ministry of Labor. The manner in which certain activities are carried out when associated with weight and poor posture can result in body lesions in broiler hatchery employees. It is therefore necessary to apply specific ergonomic programs, including scheduled breaks, training, and other measures in order to reduce or to eliminate the risks involved in these activities.

Exposição humana à vibrações de corpo inteiro em um trator agrícola com pneus radiais / Human exposure to whole body vibrations on a farm tractor with radial-ply tires

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar as vibrações de corpo inteiro incidentes em um operador de trator agrícola utilizando pneus radiais, com três diferentes pressões de insuflagem em operação de semeadura. O trabalho foi divido em três tratamentos, com quatro repetições cada. Utilizou-se um trator Massey Ferguson 5450 Dyna 4, 4x2 TDA, 75kW, acoplado a uma semeadora da mesma marca, modelo MF 509. Os pneus radiais utilizados foram Michelin VF 480/60 R28 para o eixo dianteiro e VF 600/60 R38 para o traseiro, nas pressões de 41, 69 e 96kPa. O equipamento para aquisição dos dados foi o Type 4447 da Brüel & Kjær, mesma marca do software para análise, o 4447 Vibration Explorer. Todos os tratamentos apresentaram resultados que ficaram na faixa de extremamente desconfortável, segundo os limites considerados pela Norma ISO 2631. A análise estatística não identificou diferença significativa quando a pressão de insuflagem do pneu foi alterada. O eixo X, horizontal frontal, apresentou os maiores valores de vibração incidentes no operador. Concluiu-se que, para uma jornada de 8 horas de trabalho, o operador está exposto acima do nível limite de conforto estabelecido pela norma utilizada.(AU)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the whole body vibrations incidents in a tractor operator using radial ply tires, with three different inflation pressures in operation of seeding. The study was divided into three treatments with four replicates each. Was used a tractor Massey Ferguson 5450, TDA 4x2, 75kW, connected to a planter of the same brand, model 509. Radial ply tires were used VF Michelin 480/60 R28 for the front axle and VF 600/60 R38 for the rear, at pressures of 41, 69 and 96kPa. The equipment for data acquisition was the 4447 Type of Brüel & Kjær, same brand of software for analysis, the 4447 Vibration Explorer. All treatments showed results that were in the range extremely uncomfortable, according to the limits considered by International standard 2631. Statistical analysis identified no significant difference when the inflation pressure of the tire was changed. The X, horizontal forward axis was the one with the highest incidents of vibration to the operator. It was concluded that for an 8-hour workday work, the operator is exposed above the level of comfort limit established by the 2631 International Standard.(AU)

Concepção da célula de trabalho de equipamento de auxílio à colheita da cana-de-açúcar sob a perspectiva da ergonomia e da segurança do trabalho

This research seeks to contribute, under an ergonomic and work safety perspective, to the design of a sugar cane harvester workstation. The mechanical conception uses human operators in the transfer of sugar cane from the feed unity to the cleaner unit, trying to preserve part of the human labor traditionally used in manual harvest. Using ergonomics concepts, it was done a future activity analysis and scenery building for the design of the work stations. Anthropometric, Biomecanic and Work Safety principles were used in the analysis and design of the equipment. The results show the efficiency of conception ergonomics as a design methodological tool when applied to new mechanical concepts.

O trabalho busca conceber, a partir da perspectiva da ergonomia e da segurança do trabalho, a célula de trabalho do equipamento de auxílio à colheita denominado UNIMAC CANA. No posto de trabalho, o conceito mecânico proposto utiliza operadores na transferência da cana da frente de corte até o mecanismo de limpeza, buscando preservar parte da mão-de-obra utilizada na colheita manual. Baseado nos conceitos da Ergonomia de Concepção, foi realizada uma análise da atividade futura dos operadores através da construção de cenários e uma busca por situações de referência para o projeto do posto de trabalho. Princípios da Antropometria, Biomecânica e da Segurança do Trabalho foram utilizados na sua análise e dimensionamento. Os resultados obtidos demonstram a eficácia da Ergonomia de Concepção enquanto metodologia projetual, aplicada ao desenvolvimento de projetos inovadores.

Concepção da célula de trabalho de equipamento de auxílio à colheita da cana-de-açúcar sob a perspectiva da ergonomia e da segurança do trabalho

This research seeks to contribute, under an ergonomic and work safety perspective, to the design of a sugar cane harvester workstation. The mechanical conception uses human operators in the transfer of sugar cane from the feed unity to the cleaner unit, trying to preserve part of the human labor traditionally used in manual harvest. Using ergonomics concepts, it was done a future activity analysis and scenery building for the design of the work stations. Anthropometric, Biomecanic and Work Safety principles were used in the analysis and design of the equipment. The results show the efficiency of conception ergonomics as a design methodological tool when applied to new mechanical concepts.

O trabalho busca conceber, a partir da perspectiva da ergonomia e da segurança do trabalho, a célula de trabalho do equipamento de auxílio à colheita denominado UNIMAC CANA. No posto de trabalho, o conceito mecânico proposto utiliza operadores na transferência da cana da frente de corte até o mecanismo de limpeza, buscando preservar parte da mão-de-obra utilizada na colheita manual. Baseado nos conceitos da Ergonomia de Concepção, foi realizada uma análise da atividade futura dos operadores através da construção de cenários e uma busca por situações de referência para o projeto do posto de trabalho. Princípios da Antropometria, Biomecânica e da Segurança do Trabalho foram utilizados na sua análise e dimensionamento. Os resultados obtidos demonstram a eficácia da Ergonomia de Concepção enquanto metodologia projetual, aplicada ao desenvolvimento de projetos inovadores.

Concepção da célula de trabalho de equipamento de auxílio à colheita da cana-de-açúcar sob a perspectiva da ergonomia e da segurança do trabalho

This research seeks to contribute, under an ergonomic and work safety perspective, to the design of a sugar cane harvester workstation. The mechanical conception uses human operators in the transfer of sugar cane from the feed unity to the cleaner unit, trying to preserve part of the human labor traditionally used in manual harvest. Using ergonomics concepts, it was done a future activity analysis and scenery building for the design of the work stations. Anthropometric, Biomecanic and Work Safety principles were used in the analysis and design of the equipment. The results show the efficiency of conception ergonomics as a design methodological tool when applied to new mechanical concepts.

O trabalho busca conceber, a partir da perspectiva da ergonomia e da segurança do trabalho, a célula de trabalho do equipamento de auxílio à colheita denominado UNIMAC CANA. No posto de trabalho, o conceito mecânico proposto utiliza operadores na transferência da cana da frente de corte até o mecanismo de limpeza, buscando preservar parte da mão-de-obra utilizada na colheita manual. Baseado nos conceitos da Ergonomia de Concepção, foi realizada uma análise da atividade futura dos operadores através da construção de cenários e uma busca por situações de referência para o projeto do posto de trabalho. Princípios da Antropometria, Biomecânica e da Segurança do Trabalho foram utilizados na sua análise e dimensionamento. Os resultados obtidos demonstram a eficácia da Ergonomia de Concepção enquanto metodologia projetual, aplicada ao desenvolvimento de projetos inovadores.

Projeto de cabine de unidade mecânica de auxílio à colheita da cana-de-açúcar (unimac cana) com base na ergonomia

Sugar cane harvesting mechanization seems to be the solution for the problems related to the environment impact of sugar cane burning and to facilitate manual harvesting, which also is a extremely hard task. By the other way, full harvest mechanization would lead to a massive unemployment. To minimize environment impact and keep some of the harvesting jobs, Unicamp and Agricef are designing and building a harvesting machine that represents an alternative concept due to it partial harvesting mechanization. The main objective of this research is the design of the cab for this machine and the positioning of its controls and panels, based on the anthropometric characteristics of the brazilian operators. It was used a design methodology with ergonomic emphasis. The alternatives concepts generated by the morphologic boards allowed the dimensioning of the cab and the positioning of panel and controls in order to safely hold the operator. Through the simulation of the operator visual field it was concluded that a movable cab in relation to the machine would be a feasible solution in terms of comfort and drivability.

A mecanização da colheita da cana-de-açúcar parece ser o caminho para solução dos problemas decorrentes dos impactos ambientais das queimadas e do trabalho extremamente fatigante na colheita manual. Por outro lado, a mecanização total da colheita levaria milhares de trabalhadores ao desemprego. Para minimizar os impactos ambientais e manter parte desses empregos, a Agricef e a Unicamp estão desenvolvendo o projeto da unidade mecânica de auxílio à colheita da cana-de-açúcar (UNIMAC CANA), baseado em um conceito alternativo representado pela mecanização parcial da colheita, que está em fase de prototipagem. Particularmente, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo o dimensionamento da cabine desse dispositivo e o posicionamento de seus comandos e painéis, com base nas características antropométricas do operador brasileiro. Utilizou-se a metodologia projetual orientada pela preocupação com aspectos ergonômicos. As alternativas de projeto geradas através de quadros morfológicos culminaram no dimensionamento da cabine da máquina com sua disposição de comandos, painel e assento, de modo a acomodar o operador de forma segura e confortável. Através de simulação do campo visual do operador, concluiu-se que a cabine, adotando posição móvel em relação à maquina, seria uma opção viável de projeto nos atributos conforto e dirigibilidade.

Projeto de cabine de unidade mecânica de auxílio à colheita da cana-de-açúcar (unimac cana) com base na ergonomia

Sugar cane harvesting mechanization seems to be the solution for the problems related to the environment impact of sugar cane burning and to facilitate manual harvesting, which also is a extremely hard task. By the other way, full harvest mechanization would lead to a massive unemployment. To minimize environment impact and keep some of the harvesting jobs, Unicamp and Agricef are designing and building a harvesting machine that represents an alternative concept due to it partial harvesting mechanization. The main objective of this research is the design of the cab for this machine and the positioning of its controls and panels, based on the anthropometric characteristics of the brazilian operators. It was used a design methodology with ergonomic emphasis. The alternatives concepts generated by the morphologic boards allowed the dimensioning of the cab and the positioning of panel and controls in order to safely hold the operator. Through the simulation of the operator visual field it was concluded that a movable cab in relation to the machine would be a feasible solution in terms of comfort and drivability.

A mecanização da colheita da cana-de-açúcar parece ser o caminho para solução dos problemas decorrentes dos impactos ambientais das queimadas e do trabalho extremamente fatigante na colheita manual. Por outro lado, a mecanização total da colheita levaria milhares de trabalhadores ao desemprego. Para minimizar os impactos ambientais e manter parte desses empregos, a Agricef e a Unicamp estão desenvolvendo o projeto da unidade mecânica de auxílio à colheita da cana-de-açúcar (UNIMAC CANA), baseado em um conceito alternativo representado pela mecanização parcial da colheita, que está em fase de prototipagem. Particularmente, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo o dimensionamento da cabine desse dispositivo e o posicionamento de seus comandos e painéis, com base nas características antropométricas do operador brasileiro. Utilizou-se a metodologia projetual orientada pela preocupação com aspectos ergonômicos. As alternativas de projeto geradas através de quadros morfológicos culminaram no dimensionamento da cabine da máquina com sua disposição de comandos, painel e assento, de modo a acomodar o operador de forma segura e confortável. Através de simulação do campo visual do operador, concluiu-se que a cabine, adotando posição móvel em relação à maquina, seria uma opção viável de projeto nos atributos conforto e dirigibilidade.

Saúde e segurança no ambiente rural: uma análise das condições de trabalho em um setor de ordenha

The health and safety at work are important and might be considered as essential and relevant for all productive sectors, including agribusiness, specifically in the milk chain production. This paper presents the results of an environment work conditions analysis in a milking sector at southwest region of Bahia State. The study aimed to identify the occupational risks (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and accidents), as well as aspects related to food hygiene. The research consisted in a case study with qualitative and exploratory characteristics, aiming to observe and report the real conditions identified in the work environment and comparing with the current legislation. It was diagnosed predominantly ergonomic and accident risks, as well as irregular sanitary conditions that can result in biological risks. It was not found chemical or physical risks in the sector. Facing the results, it was proposed some recommendations involving issues related to organizational conditions, by offering training on operational procedures and health and safety at work.

A saúde e a segurança no trabalho são fatores preponderantes em todos os setores produtivos, assim como no agronegócio e, especificamente, na cadeia produtiva do leite. Neste artigo, apresentam-se os resultados de uma análise das condições do ambiente de trabalho de um setor de ordenha de leite localizado na região Sudoeste do Estado da Bahia. Buscou-se identificar os riscos ocupacionais (físicos, químicos, biológicos, ergonômicos e de acidentes), bem como aspectos relativos à higiene do alimento. A pesquisa consistiu de um estudo de caso, com características qualitativas e exploratórias, tendo por finalidade descrever a situação encontrada no setor, confrontando-a com as legislações vigentes. Foram diagnosticados, predominantemente, riscos ergonômicos e de acidentes, além de irregularidades nas condições higiênico-sanitárias, que podem constituir riscos biológicos. Não foram constatados riscos químicos ou físicos no setor. Os resultados apontam para a necessidade de melhoria no setor, que vão desde mudanças estruturais, questões organizacionais, como o oferecimento de treinamentos sobre procedimentos operacionais e em saúde e segurança no trabalho.