IE3452 Applied Ergonomics Syllabus:
IE3452 Applied Ergonomics Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
• Explain the knowledge of basic human science and Engineering science.
• Teach skills associated with ergonomic measurement methods and analytical techniquesto workplace ergonomic problems.
• Plan and conduct an ergonomic analysis and ergonomic recommendations for modernwork environment problems.
• Use the occupational health and safety rules to improve the work place.
• Teach and apply ergonomic principles to design workplaces for the improvement of humanperformance.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Brief history of human factors Engineering/Ergonomics – Interdisciplinary nature- Human– machinesystems -Ergonomics and its areas of application in the work system – Future directions for ergonomics- Biostatic and Biodynamic Mechanics
UNIT II WORK PLACE DESIGN
Problems of body size- Anthropometry measures- Work posture– Design for standing and seated workers – Design of repetitive tasks – Design of manual handling tasks- VDT work stations – Handtool design
UNIT III PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HUMAN AT WORK
Stress and fatigue -Physical work capacity – Physiological factors affecting work capacity – Fitness for work –Working hours and shift work- Quantitative work load analysis – Psychological work Demands.
UNIT IV DESIGN OF ENVIRONMENT
Design and Assessment in Hot, cold workplaces and the design of the physical environment– Noise and vibration- Vision –Human errors and Accidents – OSHA: Ergonomics Safety and Health Management rules – Personal Protective Equipments.
UNIT V HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Human Information receiving and processing – Information theory and its application – Cognitive systems – Mental Work Load -Signal detection theory -–Design of Displays and controls
TOTAL: 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
CO1: Ability to apply Knowledge of basic human science and Engineering science.
CO2: Ability to Apply skills associated with ergonomic measurement methods and analytical techniques to workplace ergonomic problems.
CO3: Ability to conduct an ergonomic analysis and ergonomic recommendations for modern work environment problems.
CO4: Ability to implement the occupational health and safety rules to improve the work place.
CO5: Ability to apply ergonomic principles to design workplaces for the improvement of human performance.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bridger, R. S.” Introduction to Ergonomics”, 3rd ed. CRC Press, New York and London,2008
2. Martin Helander, “A guide to Ergonomics of Manufacturing”, TMH, 2006.
REFERENCES:
1. Philips, Chandler A, “Human Factors Engineering”, John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2000
2. Sanders, M.M. & McCormick, E.J. “Human Factors in Engineering & Design “7th ed., McGraw-Hill, NY,1993