GENS8004 — Ergonomics, Productivity and Safety

COURSE COORDINATION

Coordinator :	Dr Kamal Kothiyal
Contact Details :	Tel : +61293855573   •   Fax : +61293856190   •   Email : k.kothiyal@unsw.edu.au

DELIVERY DETAILS		[ Current Schedules and Locations ]

Mode	Session	Type
WEB DELIVERY ONLY	S1,X2	session

COURSE DETAILS
Units of Credit :	3
Description :	Ergonomics, Productivity and Safety is designed to provide students with the basic concepts and principles of ergonomics/ human factors design so that they are able to understand the problems of human-technology interface in the workplaces. The course discusses the role of ergonomics with reference to the social context, especially in enhancing productivity and safety in the workplaces. It emphasises the social role of ergonomics in creating jobs and workplaces that increase workers safety and satisfaction. The course will discuss topics such as origins and development of ergonomics, fundamentals of ergonomics, socially centered design, human error reduction and safety, environmental ergonomics, human performance analysis, ergonomics and industrial productivity, macro-ergonomics, cost-benefits analysis, ergonomics, OH&S Law, work stress, etc. Case studies from manufacturing, construction, service and other industries will be used to demonstrate the role of ergonomics in improving workplace productivity and safety. The course is available by web mode in all sessions. See www.safesci.unsw.edu.au/ge/ Note: Also offered by web delivery in XB S1 X2 S2.

ASSESSMENT
Details Due Date Weight TBC 01/01/2006 TBC

COURSE SCHEDULE
TBC 1 :	TBC