PREVENTION OF WORK- RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES/DISORDERS
HBS5MSD
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Occupational ergonomists are expected to have particular expertise in the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, which are among the most common and costly workplace problems, both in Australia and elsewhere. This subject enables students to develop their understanding of the aetiology and preventative measures for these injuries/disorders, which are categorised here as: (a) traumatic injuries stemming from slips, trips or falls; (b) traumatic injuries stemming from acute exposures to physical stressors of other kinds; and (c) cumulative injuries that are typically due to combinations of various physical and psychosocial hazards.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: For students in the following courses: HMESHD - Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health OR HMERGD - Master of Ergonomics, Safety and Health: HBS5WDH is a prequesite. However, can be taken as elective by students enrolled in other programs across the University.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Can be taken as stand alone subject by students outside the Masters of Ergonomics, Safety and Health course, some additional readings will be supplied.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Be able to communicate clearly and effectively on a range of issues relating to MSDs.
- Activities:
- Reports. Discussions.
02. Be able to critically evaluate evidence on a range of topics relating to development of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.
- Activities:
- Reports.
03. Explain issues associated with slips, trips and falls in the workplace.
- Activities:
- Reports. Discussion.
04. Develop proposals for interventions to reduce the incidence of MSDs based on an evidence informed process.
- Activities:
- Reports.
Online, 2017, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jodi Oakman
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
One 3.0 hours problem based learning per week and delivered via online.
"Online learning package comprising six modules, each equivalent to three hours of face-to-face teaching per week."
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week and delivered via online.
"Students will participate in online topic discussions, equivalent to 12 hours of tutorials."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2,500-word report | Hurdle: Must achieve a pass mark or higher for both reports | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 2,500-word written report | Hurdle: must achieve a pass mark or higher for both written reports. | 45 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
| one 300-word reflective piece of work | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| participation in online discussions | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |