MPH5244 - Ergonomic and physical hazards - 2018

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

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.

• Web-based tasks (10%)
• Written assignments (45%) (Hurdle)
• Examination (30%)
• Multiple choice tests (15%)

Hurdle: Full attendance at unit block days.

6 hours off campus, self-directed learning per week, 4 hours teacher directed learning per week, plus 20 contact hours over 3 block days.

See also Unit timetable information

Public health

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