ABSTRACT
The objective of this research was to analyze the human factors and the work conditions of the workers in various activities involved in the timber process industry, located in central-south of the Parana State, Brazil, aiming to improving health, wellbeing, safety, comfort and productivity. Data were collected through individual interviews and mensurations. The workers involved in timber process industry presented a profile of young men, of urban origin, married, with few children and house owner. The results also indicated that the workers time in the company was relatively long (75.5 months), while the time in the function was of 40.7 months. The percentage of cigarette and alcohol consumers was high. Most complaints about body pain were related to backaches, due to rising of weight excess and adoption of inadequate postures. The percentage of accidents was high.
Key words:
human factors; work conditions and ergonomics