Field of interest and action of ergonomics. Risks associated with the manual handling of loads. Risks associated with the execution of repetitive movements. Workstations suitability criteria.
Course Prerequisites
Knowledge of applied physics, human anatomy and human physiology.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons Individual study of didactic material supplied electronically.
Assessment Methods
Oral exam. The evaluation criteria will take into account the degree of knowledge of the subject, the clarity of the exposition, the property of language, the use of scientific terminology and the ability to establish logical connections between the topics.
Texts
Costa G. Ergonomia: principi, metodi e strumenti. In: Alessio L, Franco G, Tomei F (eds). Trattato di Medicina del Lavoro. Piccin Nuova Libraria, Padova, 2015.
Contents
Field of interest and action of ergonomics. Risks associated with the manual handling of loads. Risks associated with the execution of repetitive movements. Workstations suitability criteria.
