At the end of this course, the students; 1) Have the ability to understand the basic principles of Ergonomics. 2) Have the ability to identify the human body and movement systems. 3) Have the ability to introduce the relationship of the human-machine-environment. 4) Have the ability to understand and measure the effects of the environmental factors on a job shop. 5) Have the ability to analyze the anthropometric data and to determine the anthropometric working extensions. 6) Have the ability to design the appropriate job shop regarding work health and safety. 7) Have the ability to explain the design criteria for ergonomic work stations.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, after reviewing the description and short history of Ergonomics, introduces to the basic concepts. The Human Body and Movement Systems, Physical Work, Human-Machine cross-section, Human and Working Environment (Noise, Temperature, Humidity, Lightening, etc.), Anthropometrics, Anthropometric Principals and Working Dimensions, Human Mistakes, Work Accidents, Security, psycho-social approaches, Job Diseases, Work Motivation, Arrangement of Working Environment and Work Stations will be covered.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to ergonomics and history
2nd Week
Body and movement systems
3rd Week
Muscles, physical load, bones and articulates
4th Week
Man-machine systems
5th Week
Human and working environment
6th Week
Seeing, lightening and light systems
7th Week
Voice, noice and effects, Temperature, climate, air flow, humidity
