Causes of musculoskeletal disorders in workers in the construction area Cuenca – Ecuador

Abstract

The investigate on is based on the musculoskeletal disorders experienced in the construction area. It is proposed to establish what the causes are related to musculoskeletal disorders in workers in the construction area of ​​Cuenca-Ecuador. The study is quantitative and praises the theoretical construct that workload is associated with musculoskeletal disorders. 41 people from the construction company Flores were investigated. The results reveal that there is a negative correlation between the workload and -0.353*, with the tests being statistically significant at a level less than the p-value of 0.05. The medical history variable did not pass the statistical test, with a correlation coefficient of -0.064. It is concluded that the workload is a component of danger that affects not only the physical health but also the mental health of the workers, involving the quality of work carried out daily by the collaborators, who are the context of the study. Introduction.  Musculoskeletal disorders begin in their milder man, initially manifesting as an occasional pain, and can evolve towards a more serious and well-defined state. This pain can arise as a result of an excessive workload or serve as an indication of the beginning of a disease. This fact shows us that the musculoskeletal system injuries are having a considerable and increasing impact throughout the world, being the main cause of pain and disability. Objective. Establish what causes related to musculoskeletal disorders in workers in the construction area, Cuenca - Ecuador. Methodology.  It is of a quantitative type because data will be collected that will be processed by descriptive statistical techniques, which will allow the relationship between the study variables and understand what the causes of musculoskeletal disorders are in the construction workers. Results.  The results obtained from the research variables are statistically significant by being less than the p-value 0.05. The fact that it is within the promoting variable, it has a negative correlation of (- 0.353 *) obtained from the study conducted. Conclusion. The workload is a primary factor that generates stress in the workplace, and is closely linked to the type of work or professionery employees used, as well as at the level of physical, mental and temporary requirements necessary to carry out the tasks required in their respective jobs.