25premus148 10.3205/25premus148 urn:nbn:de:0183-25premus1486 Meeting Abstract Hernández Castillo Hernández Castillo Bernardo B

Empresa de Acueducto y Alcantarillado de Bogota, Colombia

author German Medical Science GMS Publishing House

Düsseldorf

610 20250909 engl This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License. Dieser Artikel ist ein Open-Access-Artikel und steht unter den Lizenzbedingungen der Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (Namensnennung). M0625 148 12th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders PREMUS 2025 Poster PO 4 Tübingen 20250909 20250912 148 TextIntroduction: This study presents an epidemiological analysis of musculoskeletal diseases affecting the upper limbs of plumbers at the Bogotá Water and Sewerage Company. Ergonomic risk factors and working conditions that have contributed to the high prevalence of these pathologies were identified. A sample of 20 workers from Zone 3 was selected to apply the OCRA method, interviews, and anamnestic questionnaires. The results demonstrate the need for ergonomic interventions to mitigate physical strain and improve working conditions. An action plan based on tool redesign, active breaks, and ergonomic training is proposed. The findings seek to contribute to reducing the incidence and prevalence of occupational diseases, thus improving worker well-being and productivity.Objectives:To determine the incidence and prevalence of musculoskeletal diseases in the upper limbs of plumbers in Zone 3.To identify the main ergonomic risk factors associated with these pathologies.Design an intervention proposal that contributes to mitigating these risks.Materials and Methods: The study involved a sample of 20 plumbers from Zone 3. Instruments such as the OCRA method, anamnestic questionnaires, and structured interviews were applied. Occupational history data from the previous five years were analyzed, and ergonomic conditions were assessed in the field.Results and Discussion: The analysis revealed a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, primarily in the shoulders and wrists. The OCRA method identified tasks with a high ergonomic load. The interviews revealed a perception of work overload. It is proposed to redesign tools, implement breaks, and reinforce training.Conclusions: Musculoskeletal diseases in plumbers are closely related to poor ergonomic conditions. The application of the OCRA method and surveys allowed for risk characterization. The proposed measures are feasible and have the potential to significantly reduce musculoskeletal morbidity. 0 0 0 0