1 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 7,0 TP , Cód. 41261.
Lecturer
- Ana Patrícia Dionísio Pereira (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
1 - Raise awareness of the various factors that may interfere with work performance.
2 - Identify the main ergonomic hazards/risks in the performance of work tasks.
3 - Promote the adoption of behaviors that can prevent ergonomic risks during the execution of professional tasks.
Program
Module I
Introduction to Ergonomics
History of Ergonomics
Objective of Ergonomics
Ergonomic Factors
Ergonomic Analysis in the Workplace
Basic concepts of Physiology and Biomechanics
Analysis of work activities and tasks
Sitting and standing work postures
Work in inadequate positions or confined spaces
Preventive measures
Postural compensation exercises
Module II
Manual Handling of Loads (MHL)
Load lifting
Maximum load capacity
Load carrying/transport
Risk factors in MHL
MHL How to perform it correctly
Risk assessment and adoption of preventive measures
Work-Related Muscular and skeletal disorders
Muscular and skeletal disorders
Importance of preventing disorders
Symptoms of disorders
Some examples of disorders
Risk factors for disorders
Risk management disorders
Methodology for WRMSD risk assessment
Preventive measures and WRMSD risk control
Module III
Workplace Design
Minimum safety and health requirements for workplaces
Indoor air quality
Physical work environment: thermal environment; lighting; noise and vibrations
Preventive measures
Evaluation Methodology
Pass the test with a grade equal to or higher than 9.5 points.
Bibliography
Teaching Method
Expository method. Completion of exercises.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
