1 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 7,0 TP , Cód. 41251.
Lecturer
- Isabel Maria da Cruz Ferreira (1)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
1 - Demonstrate the importance of Ergonomics in the performance of professional tasks.
2 - Differentiate the main ergonomic risks in the performance of professional activities.
3 - Identify alternatives that minimize ergonomic risks resulting from the use of desktop computers or laptops.
4 - Identify environmental and psychosocial risks in the work environment.
Program
Module I
Introduction to Ergonomics
- History of Ergonomics
- Concept of Ergonomics
- Factors of Ergonomics
Ergonomic Analysis in the Workplace
- Basic Notions of Occupational Physiology
- Concept of Biomechanics applied to the worker
- Notions of Anthropometry applied to the worker
- Human-Machine Interface
Postures in the Workplace
- Physical arrangement of the workstation
- Postures in the seated workplace and with a display: risks and preventive measures
- Dynamic and standing work postures
- Preventive measures
- Postural compensation exercises
Module II
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Concept of Disorders
- Importance of Disorders prevention
- Symptoms of Disorders
- Some examples of Disorders
- Risk factors for Disorders
- Risk management of Workplace Disorders
- Methodology for assessing Disorders risk
- Preventive measures and control of Disorders risk
Workplace Design
- Minimum safety and health requirements for workplaces
- Indoor air quality
- Physical work environment: thermal environment; lighting; noise and vibrations
- Preventive measures
Module III
Psychosocial risks and mental health at work
- Concept of psychosocial risks
- Psychosocial risk factors
- Consequences of psychosocial risks
- Management of psychosocial risks
- Prevention of psychosocial risks
Evaluation Methodology
Pass the test with a grade of 9.5 or higher.
Bibliography
Teaching Method
Expository method. Completion of exercises.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
