MPH5244 - Ergonomic and physical hazards

Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. identify and analyse the properties and effects of common occupational physical hazards;
2. identify common occupational physical hazards and related risks and tools for risk quantification;
3. identify when further expertise is required and refer appropriately to expert assistance;
4. apply the principles of the 'hierarchy of controls' to the control of physical hazards, including communicating effectively to workers about the risks;
5. conduct a simple ergonomic assessment using a systems approach to consider risks to workers from equipment, tools, environment and work design factors; and
6. interpret the assessment results and develop and effectively communicate appropriate recommendations for risk controls.