TMIU47 Ergonomics and Organization of Industrial Work, ECTS-points
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Advancement level:
B

Aim:
The aim of the course in ergonomics and organization of Industrial Work is to give an understanding of humans needs, possibilities and limitations in industrial work. - The student should get an insight in the design of the industrial work and production according to the needs and abilities of humans - understand relationship between industrial work, technology, organization and psycho social aspects - be able to use their knowledge in the design of demand specifications and when consulting experts - knowledge about the labour market, laws and regulations in the field of ergonomics.

Prerequisites:
No particular courses are demanded.

Course organization:
The course consists of lectures and laboratory exercises.

Course content:
Work organization Work psychology Musculoskeletal loadings The development and practise of industrial work Design of manual work Economic consequences from work conditions Labour market, laws and regulations Physical work environment factors

Course literature:
Arbete - Människa - Teknik, Arbetarskyddsnämnden.

UPG1Assignment to be handed in
LAB1Labratory work
Course language is Swedish.