Identificación de riesgos mecánicos y ergonómicos en la práctica del crossfit

Abstract

The present thesis work is a descriptive analytical study, which consisted in identifying and evaluating the mechanical and ergonomic risks in the practice of CrossFit, with the purpose of knowing the reality around the factors that could negatively affect the health of who practice this sport. All the coaches, practitioners and owners of the Gymnasium where the information was collected to develop this research work, contributed significantly. The risk assessment in the CrossFit practice was carried out through the INSHT Triple Criteria Matrix, REBA Method and Software Evaluations considering elements such as the infrastructure, tools, personal protection equipment needed, movements, as well as adequate training, for later and based on the results, define an Action Plan that includes a Safety Guide for the Practice of CrossFit, which minimizes the impacts of ergonomic and mechanical risks, reducing the probability of occurrence of accidents and illnesses in the execution of this sport.