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Introduction to Ergonomics29375/2192/2122/1/95
Study guide

Introduction to Ergonomics

29375/2192/2122/1/95
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Integral Safety, programme stage 2
    Programme option:
    • Ergonomics
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Wera Sandra
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2021 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

ANALYSIS
The student can calculate optimal working heights in function of the (employed) population + substantiate them.
The student describes the working of the human body (and knows the main bodyparts) and the influence of hard labour and the wrong posture.
COMMUNICATION
The student interprets the compliance of legal regulations concerning the arrangement of workplaces, working height, risk analysis,...
The student can coach a small group of employees with regard to back prevention.
LIFELONG LEARNING
The student critically investigates the evolving legislation while executing specific searches.
OPERATIONALIZE
The student can explain the need for ergonomics at the workplace from different approaches (Physical, cognitive and organisational).
ROLE MODEL
The student describes the different forms of incorrect work posture.

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials26,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours50,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test80,00Dit examen wordt (deels) schriftelijk, digitaal en/of mondeling afgenomen. Tenzij het technisch niet mogelijk is.
Academic yearSkills assessment simulation20,00De student kan een groep werknemers trainen rond rugpreventie
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test100,00Dit examen wordt (deels) schriftelijk, digitaal en/of mondeling afgenomen. Tenzij het technisch niet mogelijk is.