Subject description

This subject introduces students to the discipline of ergonomics. Ergonomics examines the interactions between humans and other elements of a system to optimise human efficiency and productivity. It is concerned with the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, products, environments and systems in order to make them compatible with the … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Teaching staff

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Identify, describe and implement ergonomic principles to promote safety, productivity and health.
2.
Describe the three (3) domains of ergonomics.
3.
Describe the causes of occupational musculoskeletal injuries.
4.
Identify and apply appropriate ergonomics risk assessment tool/s for a workplace issue.
5.
Prepare recommendations for ergonomics risk control.

Assessment details

Short Video
Formative online quizzes across the session (x4)
Comprehensive Ergonomics Report
Reflection Document

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