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Human Work Science

ARE042 Ergonomic Checkpoints 1.5 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:


LANGUAGE:English

EXAMINER
H Shanavaz Prof


PREREQUISITES
General eligibility for admission to University courses and a good knowledge of English.

COURSE AIM
The course will provide theoretical knowledge in basic ergonomics and practical solutions for improving working conditions from ergonomics point of view.

CONTENTS
Material storage and handling; Hand tools; Productive machine safety; improving workstation design; Lighting; Control of hazardous substances and agents; Welfare facilities; Work organisation.

TEACHING
Lectures, group work and practical application of learned material.

EXAMINATION
Group report from a practical case.
COURSE GRADE SCALE:

ITEMS/CREDITS
0.45ECTS
1.05ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
1. Ergonomic Checkpoints, ILO, 1996

Valid for the academic year 00/01.

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