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	Prescription:IC360 Ergonomics Aim of Module To provide students with an understanding of ergonomics and health and safety in the workplace. Credits 5 Suggested Time 50 student learning hours Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2003 Level and Assessment Schedule Topics Highest Skill Level Suggested Assessment Percentage 1 Principles of Ergonomics C 20 2 Workstation design A 20 3 Health and Safety C 30 4 Study of environment A 30 100 LEARNING OUTCOMES The Student Will C 1 Explain the basic concepts of ergonomics and the effects of poor ergonomic conditions. A 2 Apply ergonomic principles to workstation design C 3 Understand the principles of the Health and Safety Act A 4 Analyse the ergonomic features of a given work environment CONTENT 1  Principles of Ergonomics > Explain the basic concepts of ergonomics including furniture design, workroom layout, stress and environmental factors > Describe the effects that poor ergonomics can have on organisations top 2  Workstation design > Identify the features of an ergonomically designed workstation > Demonstrate correct application of ergonomic principles while typing a passage of text. top 3  Health and Safety > Explain the purpose of the Health and Safety Act. > Given specific situations, explain how they would be covered by the Act. top 4  Study of environment > Write a report analysing the ergonomic features for a given work environment. Include in your report: A map of the layout Description of hazards and stress factors Explanation of hazard elimination or minimisation Ergonomic issues An overall evaluation of the area top		Introduction Regulations Module Prescriptions   Back to list of Prescriptions
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