Content
- Lectures: 38 hours
- Seminar: 8 hours
- Exercises 14 hours
- Independent work: 120 hours
Subject carrier
Description
1. Definition of ergonomics 2. Areas of ergonomics 3. The role of
ergonomics 4. Ergonomic principles and human factors of work 5. Areas in
ergonomics a. Ergonomic anthropometry and human variability b. Motorized
area of work c. Neuro-muscular movement control during work d. Body load
during work: health and physiological aspect e. The most common diseases
caused by inadequate work environments f. Risk assessment for overload of
musculoskeletal system during work, g. Designing more suitable seated and
standing workplaces h. Muscle work, fatigue and rest i. Correct load
lifting and biomechanics of torque, basics of biomechanical loads during work
j. Consequences of repeated movements during work and ergonomic risk reduction
measures k. Physical activity during work and at work l. Workloads in hot /
cold working environments and ergonomic risk reduction measures m. Vision
strain and ergonomic risk reduction measures n. Hearing and vibration strains
and ergonomic risk reduction measures o. Person-computer interaction
p. Bioenergy during work and circadian rhythms 6. Legislation in the field of
health promotion at work 7. Programs for the health promotion at work
