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SPH5304 

OCCUPATIONAL ERGONOMICS
   2017/2018, Semester 1
   Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health)
Modular Credits: 4
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Schedule

TopThis module will be conducted weekly on Fridays, 6pm to 9pm, starting 18 August 2017.

For more information on topics and venues, please check the module schedule under 'WEBLINKS'. Any changes to the schedule will be reflected in the module schedule.

Brief Module Description

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This module covers both ergonomics/human factors and basic work physiology. It emphasizes the practical aspects of how to fit the worker to the job and how to fit the job to the worker and the need for a multifactorial approach to the study of ergonomics/human factors. The basic principles of human, work and environmental factors related to occupational disease and work related illness will be discussed. Common issues related to work and stress, work and performance will also be covered in the lectures. Work place assessments will also be stressed to evaluate various ergonomic factors in the implementation of a workplace ergonomics programme and the investigation of work-related accidents. In addition to lectures and tutorials, case studies from industry will also be discussed.
 

Learning Outcomes

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At the end of the module, participants should be able to :

  • Understand the basic principles of human work physiology
  • Identify ergonomic/human factors problems at the work place
  • Provide solutions where possible, participate and contribute in a ergonomics/human factors task force to provide solutions to ergonomic/human factors issues

Teaching Modes

TopLectures/Discussions/Groupwork

Assessment

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Class Participation 10%
Joint Seminar Presentation by students 20%
Individual  writing Assignment 30%
Final  Exam  40%

Disclamier

TopWhen a student is unable to attend the required sessions, an excuse may be granted for limited time periods upon the production of evidence of illness, misadventure or leave of absence having been granted.  Students must inform the Education Office if any of the above has taken place.  
Failure to meet attendance requirements will affect module grading.

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