Evaluation of the physical efforts applied by workers in harvesting operations of maté (Ilex paraguariensis A. St.-Hil.) leaves

Authors

  • Eduardo da Silva Lopes UNICENTRO
  • Danilo Martins Domingos UNICENTRO
  • Antonio José de Araújo UNICENTRO
  • Nilton Cesar Fiedler UFES

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/rf.v36i1.5498

Keywords:

Carga de trabalho físico, colheita erva-mate, ergonomia.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the physical efforts applied by workers in harvesting operations of maté leaves, aiming at the improvement of their health, well-being, safety, comfort and productivity. It was carried out in farms, located in the central-southern region of Parana State. The data was collected by survey of the cardiac frequency during work using a Polar Oy monitor and classified in categories as proposed by Apud (1997). The results indicated that the majority of the activities of the maté leaves harvesting is classified as a moderately heavy physical effort. Some ergonomic recommendations were made in order to prevent physical strain on the workers.

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Published

2006-08-24

How to Cite

Lopes, E. da S., Domingos, D. M., Araújo, A. J. de, & Fiedler, N. C. (2006). Evaluation of the physical efforts applied by workers in harvesting operations of maté (Ilex paraguariensis A. St.-Hil.) leaves. Floresta, 36(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/rf.v36i1.5498

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2006)

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