Postgraduate - UnitMPH2044 - Ergonomic and physical hazards

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Synopsis

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

Outcomes

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 ergonomic and physical hazards and interpret the results;
3. demonstrate the use of an hierarchical approach to controlling hazards and risk;
4. conduct an workplace risk assessment using a systems model;

Assessment

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

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Rwth Stuckey

Off-campus attendance requirements

3 block days

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

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