Implementação de soluções projetuais de melhoria das condições de trabalho de uma costureira de artigos têxteis.

Abstract

Ergonomics in the production of manufactured goods aims to optimize the design of processes, machinery, and work environments to improve the efficiency and workers’ quality of life. This involves adapting tasks, tools, and layouts to minimize repetitive efforts, uncomfortable postures, and injury risks. By doing so, ergonomics seeks to increase productivity, product quality, and worker safety, promoting a healthy and effective work environment. In this context, the analyzed company is part of the decoration and textile articles market, with its main activity being the production of curtains, representing 63.7% of the revenue in the surveyed period. Nevertheless, the two best-selling curtain models were identified, namely the "Wave" and "Pleat-Male," both with separate fabric and blackout. Therefore, all the analysis will be based on this specific production. With this in mind, the objective of this work is to bring about changes in the curtain manufacturing process in order to preserve the health of the employee hired by the organization. To achieve this, a sequence of ergonomic analysis tools was used, including Flowcharts, Mapoflowcharts, Moore & Garg, Ergonomics Workplace Analysis (EWA), Preliminary Risk Analysis (PRA), Risk Map, and Man-Machine Chart. Finally, based on all the problems identified, the process of developing possible alternatives to resolve them was initiated. In this way, the risks and damages related to the sewing activity were mitigated, transforming the work environment into a favorable place for carrying out the activity and promoting well-being. To achieve this, an action plan was developed, along with a workplace best practices guide, as well as a new standard operating procedure (SOP) for production. As control methods, a periodic review of the facilities and the adopted manufacturing process was proposed.