Estudo ergonômico em profissionais da tatuagem: um estudo de caso

Abstract

The objective of this study was to analyze the activities performed by tattoo professionals from an ergonomic perspective, considering physical, cognitive, and organizational aspects. To achieve this, a case study was conducted at a tattoo studio in the city of Santa Maria, RS, with the participation of four tattoo professionals. The methods used included analyzing the studio’s profile, identifying aspects of organizational, cognitive, and physical ergonomics, and applying tools such as the NASA-TLX to assess workload and the Corlett and Bishop Diagram to analyze discomfort. The main results indicate that tattoo artists face high levels of mental stress and effort during their work, which can negatively impact their psychological well-being and quality of life. Additionally, postures that may be detrimental to long-term health were identified, highlighting the need for measures to reduce postural strain. Key improvement suggestions include implementing strategies to reduce mental overload, such as adopting more effective time management practices, and promoting a positive and supportive work environment. Furthermore, it is recommended that tattoo artists receive training in biosafety and become aware of the importance of ergonomics in the workplace. Implementing these measures can contribute to improving the professional quality of life for tattoo artists and create a safer and healthier work environment.