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BOS 3701: Industrial Ergonomics

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Description

A review of the principles and practices of ergonomics as it applies to the industrial environment. Demonstrates how to collect data on users and operators and how to convert the data to good workplace design.

Objectives

  1. Describe characteristics of ergonomically designed workstations.
  2. Examine human factors related to design criteria.
  3. Discuss body-centered design for mitigating common workplace stressors.
  4. Explain prescribed practices for training and instruction related to workplace ergonomics.
  5. Examine key management approaches for addressing workplace ergonomics issues.
  6. Perform ergonomics-related hazard assessments.
  7. Recommend ergonomically sound control strategies for workplace situations.
  8. Summarize ergonomics-related regulatory efforts and standards.
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PreRequisites

  1. PHS 1110
  2. BIO 1100

Textbook(s)

Occupational ergonomics: A practical approach

Publisher: Wiley (2016)
Author: Stack, T., Ostrom, L. T., & Wilhelmsen, C. A.
ISBN: 9781118814215
* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at bookstore@aunv.org

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