ERGONOMÍA, TRABAJO Y SISTEMA DE SALUD: REFLEXIONES DESDE COLOMBIA

: This article introduces the line of research “ergonomics, work and health” proposed in the project for the creation of the “doctorate in ergonomics” carried out by the Universidad del Valle and the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, as part of the construction of knowledge about the path traveled by the community that has worked on ergonomics in Colombia, especially since the implementation of Law 100 of 1993, through which the comprehensive social security system is created in this country. This system establishes three large subsystems: pensions, health and occupational risks, the latter being the main application scenario of ergonomics in Colombia. The article reflects on the investigative challenges that are seen in, for and from the ergonomics of the health system, especially in the current pandemic situation. The ergonomics of the health system is understood from the commitment to the institutions and policies that make up this system. Ergonomics for the health system seeks to address the real institutions and procedures in the operation of the health system, understood as frameworks that regulate human action. Ergonomics in the health system refers to the studies, activities, and developments carried out in health institutions or concerning health workers themselves. It is concluded that the doctoral training will allow its graduates to travel in an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary way, to position ergonomics at strategic and political levels that contribute to improving health systems.