ABSTRACT
The physical work performed by baggage handlers is characterized by an activity that has high energy demand and requires physical force measures during the lifting and movement of baggage and merchandise of different weights, shapes and sizes. The activities of handling baggage and heavy goods, regardless of the limitations of the human body, can pose serious health risks to the baggage handlers, because lumbar spine receives potentially damaging physical overloads to the intervertebral discs, increasing the chances of the development of low back pain (NIOSH, 2015, Oxley et al., 2009, Rückert et al., 2007, Tafazzol et al., 2015).
