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
