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Occupational Health and Safety

Ergonomics

OHS3402
4 hours English

Ergonomics

6 Ergonomics
OHS2103 Introductory Occupational Health and Safety
4 hours One requisite
1 Introduction to ergonomic principles and historical background
2 Systems of the human body
3 Senses of the human body and measurement of environmental factors
4 Muscular work and nervous control of movements
5 Anthropometry, design of workplaces and hand tools
6 Work related musculoskeletal disorders
7 Heavy work and evaluating physical workloads and lifting
8 Assessing ergonomic characteristics in biomedical technologies
9 Information ergonomics, controls and displays
10 Ergonomics assessment tools: NIOSH Equation
11 Ergonomics assessment tools: Rapid upper limb assessment
12 Ergonomics assessment tools: Rapid entire body assessment
13 Ergonomics assessment tools: Other tools
14 Review
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Understand the concepts, theories, principles and controls of ergonomics

Teaching Strategy -Lectures -Open discussion -Brainstorming -Assignments -Self-learning
Assessment Methods Examination
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Comprehend basic systems of the human body and its relation to the measurement of environmental factors.

Teaching Strategy -Lectures -Open discussion -Brainstorming -Assignments -Self-learning
Assessment Methods Examination
2.1 Mapped to: S1 S4

Recognize work- related musculoskeletal risk factors (excessive force, repetitive, awkward and static posture, vibration) and other cognitive ergonomics risk factors at workplace

Teaching Strategy -Lectures -Open discussion -Brainstorming -Assignments -Self-learning
Assessment Methods Examination Assignment Presentation
2.2 Mapped to: S1 S3

Evaluate ergonomic issues and problems at the workplaces through the use of ergonomics assessment tools.

Teaching Strategy -Lectures -Open discussion -Brainstorming -Assignments -Self-learning
Assessment Methods Examination Assignment Presentation
2.3 Mapped to: S2 S4

Interpret the findings of ergonomics assessment tools.

Teaching Strategy -Lectures -Open discussion -Brainstorming -Assignments -Self-learning
Assessment Methods Examination Assignment Presentation
2.4 Mapped to: S1

Formulate control measures to prevent workplace injuries arise from ergonomics hazards

Teaching Strategy -Lectures -Open discussion -Brainstorming -Assignments -Self-learning
Assessment Methods Examination Assignment Presentation
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

Work individually and in a team in a scientific and ethical manner

Teaching Strategy -Lectures -Open discussion -Assignments -Self-learning
Assessment Methods Assignment Presentation
Assessment
Weight
Quiz
10%
Mid- Term Exam
20%
Presentation / assignment
20%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%