Abstract

LAREZ, Felipe  and  MARIBAO, Yéssika. BPESP as an ergonomic management tool: technical and legal evidence in industrial environments. e-Rev. Multidiscip. Saber [online]. 2025, vol.3, e-RMS05112025.  Epub Dec 10, 2025. ISSN 2960-2467.  https://doi.org/10.61286/e-rms.v3i.291.

The gaps between the identification of ergonomic hazards and their technical approach in industrial environments proposes a comprehensive methodology called Business Plan Ergonomic Safety Program (BPESP). Through practical experience in 13 plants in the manufacturing sector, qualitative and quantitative improvements in ergonomic management are evidenced, including the reduction of musculoskeletal incidents, the strengthening of the preventive culture and the active participation of workers and supervisors. The methodological approach is complemented by a legal analysis of the US framework, where ergonomics is indirectly regulated by the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act. Federal jurisprudence, along with technical opinions from agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH, supports the requirement to implement ergonomic controls in the face of foreseeable risks. In this framework, the rigorous handling of compliance evidence acquires a central role, not only as proof of operational diligence, but as a key element for legal defense and the validation of preventive standards. From management, the need to integrate ergonomics into operational planning, justify technical-economic measures and comply with international standards such as ISO 45001 is emphasized. Ergonomics is not only a preventive practice, but also a legal and strategic imperative to improve productivity, reduce legal risks and strengthen workplace well-being.

Keywords : BPESP; ergonomic management; technical evidence; legal evidence; industrial environments.

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