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HST3358 | Ergonomics and Work Design | ||
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
HST1152 | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety | ||
HST1154 | Occupational Health and Safety Law | ||
or | |||
Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or | |||
Advanced Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health | |||
Description: | |||
In this unit students will investigate how humans and the work environment interact. This information will be used to develop sound ergonomic principles for the design of a safer and healthier work place. Physical components of a workplace will be evaluated and interventions to reduce injury will be explored. Psychological aspects of work and the impact of these on occupational safety and health for the individual, the organisation and society will be examined. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
MAAABB | Occupational Safety and Health Major | ||
MIAADN | Occupational Safety and Health Minor | ||
SMAAAO | Occupational Safety and Health 8 Unit Supporting Major | ||
MAAAGH | Occupational Safety and Health Major | ||
MAAAGD | Occupational Safety and Health Major | ||
MAAAHW | Occupational Safety and Health Major | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010