Course Text:
Bridger, R. (2018). Human factors and ergonomics (4th ed.). Routledge. ISBN 9781498795944
Read:
Chapter 5: Repetitive Tasks, Risk Assessment and Task Design
Chapter 6: Design of Manual Handling and Load Carriage Tasks
Chapter 7: Work Capacity, Stress, Fatigue and Recovery
Chapter 8: Job Demands, Health and Well-Being for a Changing Population
Access these chapter reading links within your classroom.
Videos:
Ergonomics - Assessment of repetitive tasks (ART) tools- A step to step guide
Dynamic Concept. (2020, March 2). Ergonomics - Assessment of repetitive tasks (ART) tools- A step to step guide [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxkwQ9XfkJE
This video will explain the process to conduct assessments of repetitive tasks to determine best ergonomic workplace solutions.
Fundamentals of work physiology (ANT)
Vidya-mitra. (2016, Sep 25). Fundamentals of work physiology (ANT) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbl9dXTzzfE
This video explains how workplace physiology is impacted by a safe and efficient environment.
Value of Ergonomics
ErgoPlus. Value of Ergonomics. https://ergo-plus.com/workplace-ergonomics-benefits/
This video discusses how a high performing ergonomic process reduces difficult and awkward workplace situations resulting in easier and efficient work performance.
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