Overview

This unit introduces the principles & practice of ergonomics; and occupational hygiene as applied to physical hazards: noise, radiation, thermal environments & pressure effects.

Offerings

S2-01-ALFRED-BLOCK-ON

Requisites

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Helen Kelsall

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Helen Kelsall

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Identify and analyse the properties and effects of common occupational physical hazards;

2.

Identify common occupational physical hazards and related risks and tools for risk quantification;

3.

Identify when further expertise is required and refer appropriately to expert assistance;

4.

Apply the principles of the 'hierarchy of controls' to the control of physical hazards, including communicating effectively to workers about the risks;

5.

Conduct a simple ergonomic assessment using a systems approach to consider risks to workers from equipment, tools, environment and work design factors; and

6.

Interpret the assessment results and develop and effectively communicate appropriate recommendations for risk controls.

Assessment summary

Assessment in this unit includes a hurdle assessment task. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.

Assessment

1 - Critical reflections x 8 (220 words each)
2 - Report proposal – oral presentation (5 minutes)
3 - Written report (2,100 words)
4 - Quiz (30 minutes)
5 - Open book exam (60 minutes)
6 - Full attendance at unit block days

Workload requirements

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Learning resources

Required resources