OHSE6040
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Introduces the student to the scope of ergonomics and the application of ergonomic principles to workplace design and work organisation.
The course is organised in modules:
Worker:
-Psychological models of ergonomics,
-Work physiology,
-Anatomy and biomechanics in ergonomics,
-Anthropometry.
Workstation:
-Task analysis, workspace and workstation design and the workplace
-Ergonomic assessment of the work environment,
Organisation:
-Work organisation and ergonomics.
Availability2018 Course Timetables
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- Semester 1 - 2018
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify, explain and evaluate the impact of various personal attributes (anatomical, physiological, anthropometric and psychological) on proper safe working practice;
2. Assess the effect of physical environment factors on comfort and performance;
3. Apply principles of good ergonomic design of work areas and equipment to a range of occupational settings;
4. Explain the influence of ergonomic principles on work organisation and culture.
Content
Major topics include:
- An introduction to the scope of ergonomics;
- Physical environmental factors, heat, light and vibration and their measurement;
- Psychological abilities relating to memory, perception of danger, attention and boredom and their relevance to work design and organisation;
- Anthropometrics as related to the work environment.
- Task analysis, workspace and workstation design in the workplace.
- The physiology of work
- Anatomy and biomechanics in relation to ergonomics.
- Physiological, psycho-social and organisational aspects of shiftwork;
- Impact of ergonomic issues on work attitude, culture and organisation.
Requisite
To enrol in this course students must have successfully completed OHSE6010 and OHSE6020 or be active in either the Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development program (12323) or Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability program (40115).
Assessment items
In Term Test: On-line Test
Written Assignment: Essay/Written Assignment
Formal Examination: Exam
Online Learning Activity: Online Discussions
Contact hours
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Online Activity
Online 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Self-Directed Learning
Self-Directed 7 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
This course involves self directed study and involvement in an email discussion group with discussion relating to the various modules of the course. Students are required to spend on average 120-140 hours of effort or total load