Introduction to Ergonomy

Teacher(s)

Schepens Bénédicte;

Language

French

Main themes

Principal themes required to achieve the course goals : - relationships between human physiological capacity, morphological factors and work load; - relationships between work load and pathologies, in terms of risk factors as well as pathology; - methods of risk management in the factory; - the role of movement in preventing stress and work-related injuries; - the role of the physiotherapist in working environnement ; - the legal frame to protect workers in Belgium and EU. Examples from real situations will be used.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	The student will study the relationship between Man and his working conditions. Specific topics include risk management (e.g. identification, adaptation, prevention of health risks), physiological and morphological factors involved in the health of humans in the workspace.

Content

- Wellbeing at work (definition, legislation) 
- The physical load of work - Mental effects of work
- Control & signal devices
-  Physical environments of work
- Musculo-skeletal disorders prevention
- Anthropometry and Working adaptations
- Methods of evaluation and prevention of health risks at work

Teaching methods

Lecture

Evaluation methods

Written exam: multiple choice test

Other information

Pre-requisite: no prerequisite
Supervision: teacher

Online resources

cf. Moodle

Bibliography

cf. Moodle

Teaching materials

• LKINE1004-Notes de cours, Syllabus disponible à la DUC ou à télécharger via Moodle

Faculty or entity

FSM