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The application of ergonomics seeks to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and occupational diseases, significantly improving workers' quality of life. This increases efficiency, productivity, and staff retention at Construction Company A, Panama, 2025. Ultimately, ergonomics contributes to the company's regulatory compliance and sustainability. The overall objective is to analyze ergonomics for the prevention of risk factors among bricklayers at Construction Company A, Panama, 2025. The methodology used is quantitative ergonomic assessment, through the selection and application of specific ergonomic assessment methods (such as the NIOSH equation for lifting loads, the REBA or RULA method for awkward postures, or the OCRA method for repetitive motions), measuring and recording relevant environmental variables (temperature, noise, vibrations) if they are contributing factors. The results presented in this document are from a study conducted using the Nordic Kuorinka Questionnaire and the OWAS methodology; both are recognized tools for ergonomic risk analysis. Using both methods, it was possible to determine and quantify the most common activities that bricklayers (civil construction workers) are subject to throughout their workday, providing an overview of the most common repetitive movements and postures. The findings form a consistent background for characterizing the particular influence on the health and productive life of this at-risk work group, as well as the level of intervention in recommendations for mitigating the biologically negative impacts of this activity. In conclusion, based on the above, this document presents a series of preventive measures that will help reduce ergonomic risk factors derived from research, with the goal of generating a healthier work environment for workers. Some examples include the implementation of active breaks, the creation of comprehensive wellness programs, and job training in ergonomics. Keywords: Ergonomics, Postures, Musculoskeletal discomfort, heavy loads, repetitive movements.
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