Minimization of Personnel Absenteeism with the Application of Proposed Ergonomic Model in a Plastics Manufacturing Industry

This research article focuses on the ergonomic design of workstations for plastics industry plant to reduce postural load that improves workers’ productivity and operators’ absenteeism due musculoskeletal disorders. develops an innovative solution deal with one main problems plastic industry, namely, high rate worker generated by disorders at stations work in this industry. The is divided into four stages, namely Determination objectives through analysis problem its root causes, Redesign methodologies productive area, Improvement activities tools used production chain, Evaluations different impacts proposal entails. A proposed model validated Delmia V5 software evaluation methods such as RULA, REBA, OCRA, made possible a reduction level risk 50% 66.7% jobs analyzed obtained 42,929 PEN savings per year respect total costs presented. result new satisfies aspects needs workers. study levels occurred each high-density bag activities, where non-conformity was found regarding risks presented, those leading causes inappropriate postures staff, non-optimal working conditions, absence furniture. serves basis future lines other companies similar characteristics implement model.