- Docente: Roberta Bonfiglioli
- Credits: 3
- SSD: MED/44
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Environment and Workplace Prevention Techniques (cod. 8487)
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Appraise possible application fo ergonomic principles in the occupational field
- Describe the main factors able to influence work ability
- Apply methods for biomechanical risk assessment of manual work
Course contents
- Intoduction to ergonomics
- Body Mechanics at Work: risk assessment and design
- User -Centered Workplace design Using Anthropometric data
- Static Work: Principles for Risk assesment and Design
- Repetetive tasks:Risk Assesment and Task design
- Design and Evaluation of Manual Handling Tasks
Readings/Bibliography
R.S Bridger. Introduction to ergonomics. Third Edition. CRC
press; Taylor and Francis Group. 2008
Teaching methods
Lessons
Video analysis of manual jobs
Antropometric and biomechanical parameters recording
Assessment methods
The final exam will consist of a written test (2 or 3 questions); some more details could be requested to the student (oral test) on the same topic.
Teaching tools
Scientific journal articles
Photos or Videos of manual jobs
Dinamometers
Office hours
See the website of Roberta Bonfiglioli