Learning objectives
Know the main ergonomic risk factors and implement the related protective measures
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
The main research topics in the field of occupational ergonomics are discussed, in particular:
analysis of posture, movement and related physiological parameters for the development of activities to prevent musculoskeletal disorders from manual handling of loads and from repeated movements of the upper limbs;
influence of the thermal environment on the worker, through the study of physiological response and thermal behavior of clothing, also for the purpose of developing good practices that guarantee thermal comfort in work environments.
Full programme
Manual handling of loads
Repeated movements
Incongruous postures
Office work
Bibliography
Lezioni di Medicina del lavoro. Eds. Berti
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
oral test
Other information
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