Ergonomic Analysis of Office Workstations and Their Effects on the Occupational Well-being of Administrative Staff in an Educational Institution in the “7 de Octubre” Parish
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ergonomics, occupational well-being, postural risks, visual fatigueAbstract
Administrative office work involves prolonged typing, user assistance and intensive screen use, conditions that increase exposure to sustained postures, inadequate workstation setups and environmental factors that affect occupational well-being. This study aimed to analyse how ergonomic workstation conditions influence the well-being of administrative staff at an educational institution in the “7 de Octubre” parish. A non-experimental, cross-sectional and descriptive–correlational design was employed, supplemented by non-participant observation. Measurements included the ROSA method, illuminance readings, noise levels, thermal environment assessments and records of continuous screen time and effective breaks. Worker-reported symptoms were evaluated using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the CVS-Q and a fatigue scale. Results showed that 59% of workstations were classified as high ergonomic risk, 45% presented insufficient illuminance and 73% of staff exhibited computer vision syndrome. Significant associations were identified between high ROSA scores and neck pain, poor lighting and ocular symptoms, and lack of breaks and high fatigue levels. These findings demonstrate that current workstation and environmental conditions directly affect workers’ health and performance, highlighting the need for an integrated ergonomic improvement plan.
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