Application of short diagnosis as an ergonomic intervention tool in a sawmill in Amazonia

Agberto Castro Marinho Júnior,Moisés Andrade Coelho

doi:10.14488/1676-1901.v20i3.4046

Agberto Castro Marinho Júnior, Moisés Andrade Coelho

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https://doi.org/10.14488/1676-1901.v20i3.4046

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Abstract

This work aims to apply the Short Diagnosis in a sawmill in Amazonia. The originality of this work lies in the application of an ergonomic intervention method that allows the identification of initial ergonomic demands, as well as aspects related to the improvement of the production process, work systems and the organization as a whole. Regarding the approach to the problem, this study is characterized as qualitative and exploratory in terms of objectives. From the standpoint of technical procedures, action research was used in this study in the form of a case study. The sample used in the study was intentional non-probabilistic. The main results stand out, the application of the Short Diagnosis approach that allowed the enterprise's knowledge in a short period of time; providing insights for future projects due to the identification of points of improvement related to production and management factors; recognition of ergonomic aspects in the observed activities; improved the enterprise's internal communication, and recommendations for organizational and ergonomic projects. Considering the theoretical and practical implications, the work enriches the literature related to the application of ergonomic intervention methods, in addition to pointing out the relevance of the Short Diagnosis as a practical tool for organizations of different sizes.

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IntroductionThe timber sector occupies a prominent position in the social and economic scenario at the global and Brazilian levels, as wood is one of the main raw materials in many segments of the economy, such as construction and furniture manufacturing (VIDOR et al, 2010)
Transformation proposals for future ergonomic and/or organizational projects resulting from the three basic stages of Short Diagnosis include: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Tool that seeks to improve the production system, eliminating losses, ensuring quality, reducing downtime, reducing ongoing process costs
Total productive maintenance is based on three fundamental principles: improvement of people, equipment and total quality (PETRÔNIO, 2005; AHUJA; KHAMBA, 2008; SLACK, CHAMBERS; JOHNSTON, 2010; AGUSTIADY; CUDNEY, 2015)

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The timber sector occupies a prominent position in the social and economic scenario at the global and Brazilian levels, as wood is one of the main raw materials in many segments of the economy, such as construction and furniture manufacturing (VIDOR et al, 2010). Standing out for being a sector of the Brazilian economy of great representativity, given the generation of income, taxes, foreign exchange, and jobs (NUNES; MELO; TEIXEIRA, 2012). In this segment, sawmills have always been prominent in the number of companies as well as in wood consumption (ELEOTÉRIO; STORCK; LOPES, 2012), making Brazil appear in the international context as the 11th largest lumber producer in the world (Associação Brasileira dos Produtores de Florestas Plantadas - ABRAF, 2012). The sawmills came up with a tool capable of turning wood into raw material, and gradually had to increase machinery in their work process, but it is of great importance, the sawmill activity is mostly performed under adverse conditions, in particular to the physical integrity of the human being, who remains exposed to unfavorable work environments: inappropriate weather conditions; high noise levels; poor lighting and inadequate postures (CULCHESK et al, 2015).

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