Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Introduction to principles & practice of ergonomics. Occupational hygiene as applied to physical hazards: noise, radiation, thermal environments & pressure effects.

Objectives

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. describe the properties and effects of common physical hazards;
2. conduct simple measurements related to physical hazards and interpret the results;
3. describe control measures as applied to physical hazards;
4. conduct an ergonomic assessment;
5. describe the health related impacts of global changes.

Assessment

Web-based tasks 10%
Written assignments 45%
Examination 30%
Multiple Choice tests 15%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr D Fish

Contact hours

20 contact hours over 3 days

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/postgrad/