Diseño de un programa de pausas activas, para reducir el nivel de estrés, ansiedad y agotamiento laboral en la empresa Serintac SAS.

Abstract

The main objective of this monograph was to develop a program of active breaks, to reduce the level of stress, anxiety and work exhaustion in the company Serintac SAS, for which a descriptive qualitative research was carried out, applying interviews to 10 employees of the company. company, both in the administrative area and in the production area. The study categories were: Stress factors and associated diseases, diseases due to physical overexertion, musculoskeletal ailments or traumas, practice of physical activities, relevance and perception of active breaks. The interviews with the staff showed that one of the most relevant stressors are the clients, having to work at heights and the workload, however, the total of the people interviewed stated that they had not had any medical pathology associated with stress. It was also found that the diseases that afflict the workers in the company are, to a greater extent, physical of a muscular type. In addition, the interviews showed that some workers practice physical activities and that the employees consider that active breaks and work-related gym activities could contribute to their performance and well-being. The program was mostly composed of exercises and respiratory activities and low-impact movements. Stretching exercises, concentrated on the upper limbs, are also included. Lastly, activities are included to avoid lumbar contractures and lower back discomfort, which is, according to what was found in the interviews, the most frequent muscle injury within the company.