ERGONOMICS PRINCIPLES OF WORK, WORKSTATION AND PLANT DESIGN

HBS5ERG

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students study biological and psychological evidence and associated ergonomics principles concerning human capacities and limitations relevant to the design of equipment and 'plant', work tasks, workstations and the physical workplace environment. Specific topics include: anthropometry, work postures and movements, static and dynamic loads, metabolic and cardio-respiratory capacities, and human perceptual and information processing performance characteristics. The aim is to understand some of the key ergonomics requirements to achieve effective work performance and good occupational health and safety outcomes.

School: School of Psychology & Public Health

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Rwth Stuckey

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Evaluate and communicate clearly and effectively on a range of issues relating to ergonomics principles of work, workstation and plant design.

Activities:: written report assignment onlinde discussions

02. Identify, assess and evaluate and reflect critically on hazards that arise from the design of workstations and tools.

Activities:: written report assignments online discussions

03. Analyse and describe aspects of human physical and psychological capacities, including limitations, and the effects that these have on the ability to work safety and efficiently.

Activities:: written report asssignments online discussions quizzes

04. Critically analyse the efficacy of workplace interventions using evidence based theorectical knowledge and practical ergonomics assessment skills.

Activities:: written report assignments online discussions quizzes

Online, 2017, Semester 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rwth Stuckey

Class requirements

Problem Based Learning
One 2.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Online learning package, comprising 12 modules, each equivalent to a 2-hour lecture."

Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via online.
"Participation in online topic discussions, equivalent of 12 hours of tutorials."

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
one 2,500-word written report	Hurdle: A mark of at least 50% must be attained for the report	50	01, 02, 03, 04
participation in online discussions eqivalent to 500 words		10	01, 02, 03
six online quizzes, each equivalent to 250 words	Hurdle: At least 3 online quizzes must be satisfactorily completed	40	01, 02, 03, 04