The main purpose of this study is to gather information about the dimensions of the northern Colombian (Caribbean region) population, focusing on the dimensions of the hand and comparing them with measurements from other regions. Thirty-two hand dimensions were chosen and 120 males and 86 females were measured. Results indicated that there were differences between the dimensions of the hand for men and women, showing that men are larger. Also, there was a comparison made between some measurements of other studies in different regions of Colombia, the USA, Chile, Jordan, Korea and Japan. The results indicated important physiological differences between regions in Colombia and across countries. It was therefore concluded that differences in anthropometric measurements must be included in the design and procurement of machinery and apparatus in order to avoid productivity loss, occupational injuries or illness.
r e s u M e n El Cuestionario de Condiciones de Trabajo fue diseñado y aplicado como una herramienta de evaluación de la percepción de la seguridad en el trabajo en una muestra de 518 empleados de diferentes empresas del sector manufacturero de la región Caribe colombiana. Se realizaron análisis de confiabilidad, análisis factorial exploratorio y análisis de componentes principales con rotación VARIMAX. Los resultados exhiben una aceptable confiabilidad interna de la escala (α = 0.793) y una adecuación satisfactoria de los datos a la matriz factorial (KMO = 0.785). La estructura factorial quedó representada por 17 ítems escalonados en cinco grupos: carga física, ambiente térmico, ruido, riesgos laborales y seguridad en el trabajo. Finalmente, el instrumento confirma una confiabilidad adecuada de gran utilidad para la comprensión e implementación de estrategias de acción en cuanto a la realización de modificaciones en las condiciones de trabajo en el sector para lograr satisfacción entre los empleados.Palabras clave escala de condiciones de trabajo; seguridad en el trabajo; prácticas administrativas de seguridad en el trabajo; clima de seguridad; satisfacción en el trabajo a B s t r a c t The Working Conditions Survey was designed and applied as a tool for assessing psychosocial components of job safety in a sample of 518 employees from different companies in the manufacturing sector of the Colombian Caribbean region. Reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis and principal components analysis with VARIMAX rotation were performed. Results show acceptable internal reliability of the scale (α = 0.793) and satisfactory adequacy of factorial matrix data (KMO = 0.785). The factorial structure was represented by 17 items staggered into five groups: physical load, thermal environment, noise, occupational hazards and safety at work. In conclusion confirms the instrument adequate reliability and structural stability useful for the analysis and design of programs in order to implement changes in working conditions to achieve employee satisfaction.
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