INM703

Occupational Ergonomics

Course ID
INM703
Department
Industrial Engineering & Management
Level
Postgraduate
Instructor
Dr. Shakeel Ahmed Shaikh
Semester
1st Semester
Credit
3.0

After completion of this course each student would be able to:

  • Understand and analyze man-machine interaction, including an introduction to the relevant underlying human sciences.
  • Apply various techniques of Ergonomics to evaluate the effectiveness

The Occupational Ergonomics is a compulsory course and has been offered by the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management.

Course Learning Outcomes

Aim:           The Aim of this course is to understand, the integration, interdependency and inter-reliance of the physical infrastructure and the human anthropometrical interconnection and coordination.

Objectives:  The course enables the students to

  • Understand and analyze man-machine interaction, including an introduction to the relevant underlying human sciences.
  • Apply various techniques of Ergonomics to evaluate the effectiveness

Course structure and modules

Contents:

 

Introduction: Principles of Ergonomics, Human Characteristics Relevant to Ergonomics, the system approach and aspects of Ergonomics.

Application of Ergonomics in the Design: Role of Human Factors Engineering in Artificial Intelligence, anthropometry, type of anthropometry, body dimensions of various organs, failure of design, anthropology and its types.

Cognitive Ergonomics: Basic cognitive capabilities and limitations of the workers, environmental situation and limitations conducting and ergonomic assessment, developing an ergonomic program. 

Environmental Ergonomics: Climatic factors, sound and its measurements, effects of noise on various organs, principles of good lighting.

Workplace Ergonomics and Controls: Ergonomic issues related to posture, materials Handling/Lifting using the NIOSH, Frequent types of injuries related to workplace design, Repetitive motion, and cumulative trauma disorders, preventing ergonomically related injuries by redesigning the workplace, designing display for workers, transfer and design of information, Controls and control arrangements.

Recommended Books

  1. An Introduction to Human Factors Engineering by John D. Lee. And Christopher D. Wickens, Latest Edition
  2. Hand-Book of Industrial Engineering: Technology and operations, by Salvendy G., Latest Edition
  3. Human Factors Engineering and Design by Sanders and Mc Cormick, Latest Edition
  4. Evaluation of Human Work by John R. Wilson and Sarah Sharples, 4th Edition, Latest Edition