TMIU49 Ergonomics and Organization of Industrial Work, ECTS-points
/ARBETSVETENSKAP/

Advancement level:
B

Aim:
After passing this course the student should have: - insight in how tasks, jobs, machines, tools and systems should be designed taking into account the operators needs, abilities, and limitations, - understanding of the relationship between industrial work, technology, organization and psychosocial aspects - be able to use their knowledge in the design of demand specifications and when consulting experts, - have knowledge about the labour market, laws and regulations in the field of ergonomics.

Prerequisites:
-

Course organization:
The course consist of lectures, laboratory exercises and workplace investigation.

Course content:
Part 1 - Theory Work organization Psycho social working conditions Musculoskeletal loading Economic consequences Physical work environment factors Design of tasks, jobs, machines, tools and systems Methods Part 2 - Project - workplace investigation

Course literature:
Arbetarskyddsnämnden: Arbete - Människa - Teknik

LAB 1Labratory work
UPG 1Written and oral presentation
Course language is Swedish.