Musculoskeletal effects and relationship with ergonomic risk

Corrosion-resistant coating maintenance activities on storage tanks in oil refineries require awkward postures, repetitive movements, and intensive use of hand tools. These conditions increase the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), af-fecting workers' health and the operational efficiency of the industrial process. Objec-tive: To analyze the relationship between musculoskeletal effects and ergonomic risk in workers who perform anti-corrosion coating maintenance tasks on storage tanks at an oil refinery.