Evaluación de los Factores Ergoambientales en una Institución de Educación Infantil

Abstract

An exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and direct observation study is presented, in which environmental ergonomic factors such as illumination, noise and temperature, as the the physical environment given by furniture, indoor and outdoor areas are evaluated in the facilities of a childhood education institution. Measuring equipment as the light meter EXTECH, sound level meter Quest Model 1100 Type 1, environmental thermometer QUESTemp 34 and a tape measure Tajima G-Lock of 10 meters. Criteria of Mexican Official Standards and the National Institute of Physical Education Infrastructure are analyzed and compared with the results. It is found that the illumination in classrooms violates the standard parameters. Normal temperature is detected and the noise level is critical in certain hours of the morning. It is recommended to perform the study in times of extreme heat and cold respectively to determine if the parameters are correct. Changing the type of illumination and furniture in classrooms and game workshops and establishing preventive maintenance programs to reduce noise as well. In a like manner, apply this study to other schools of child initiation.