Ergonomics Criticle Review

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Course Description Review of the principles and practices of ergonomics as it applies to the industrial environment. Demonstrates how to collect data on users and operators and how to convert the data to good workplace design.

Course Textbook Bush, P. M. (2012). Ergonomics: Foundational principles, applications, and technologies. Boca Raton, FL:

Taylor & Francis.

Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Specify and design ergonomically appropriate industrial workstations for the industrial and office work environment.

2. Identify information-centered human factors relating to visual, illumination, controls, displays, and symbols. 3. Compare, contrast, and assess human body-centered ergonomic designs for posture, material handling,

repetitive motion factors, heat stress, noise, and vibration. 4. Examine and evaluate organizational or management-centered ergonomic factors for training, skills, and cognitive

task analysis. 5. Define the ergonomic factors intrinsic in evaluating accidents, human errors, and safety related incidents. 6. Illustrate and assess the ergonomic factors in computer work station design. 7. Discuss and identify key components of cost-benefit analysis in human factors and ergonomic design. 8. Summarize key components in conducting a human factors or ergonomics related investigation.

Academic Integrity Honesty and integrity are taken very seriously at Waldorf University. All students should be familiar with the Waldorf University Academic Integrity Policy (found in the current Student Handbook) and the consequences that will result from breaches of this policy.

Credits Upon completion of this course, the students will earn three (3) hours of college credit.

Course Structure

1. Unit Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Unit Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.

2. Unit Lesson: Each unit contains a Unit Lesson, which discusses lesson material. 3. Reading Assignments: Each unit contains Reading Assignments from one or more chapters from the

textbook or a publication from the NIOSH. Supplemental Readings are provided in the unit study guides to aid students in their course of study.

4. Learning Activities (Non-Graded): These non-graded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study.

5. Key Terms: Key Terms are intended to guide students in their course of study. Students should pay particular attention to Key Terms as they represent important concepts within the unit material and reading.

OSH 3701, Industrial Ergonomics Course Syllabus

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6. Discussion Boards: Discussion Boards are a part of all Waldorf courses. Information and specifications regarding these assignments are provided in the Course Policies listed in the Course Menu bar.

7. Unit Assessments: This course contains six Unit Assessments, one to be completed at the end of Units I-III and V-VII. Assessments are composed of multiple-choice questions and written response questions.

8. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments in Units IV and VIII. Specific information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with the Unit IV and VIII Assignments. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below.

9. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content related questions.

10. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates.

Unit Assignments Unit IV Project Perform a critical review of the following NIOSH Publication: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007).

Ergonomic guidelines for manual material handling (DHHS [NIOSH] Publication No. 2007-191). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2007-131/pdfs/2007-131.pdf

Click here to access a PDF of the NIOSH Publication No. 2007-191. You must specifically summarize and analyze the following information in the indicated NIOSH publication:

 Engineering and administrative improvements

 Proactive action plan

 The three improvement options mentioned in the publication

However, you may also discuss any other topics you find interesting in publication. The project must include, at minimum, the following components:

1. Introduction 2. Engineering and Administrative Improvements 3. Proactive Action Plan 4. Improvement Options 5. Summary of your own opinions and comments on what you learned from the publication.

Instructions Your answer to this assignment must be three to five pages, double spaced, and 12 point font (separate title page and reference page are not included in the page length). Waldorf requires that students use APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. Click here to access a PDF of the Unit IV Project grading rubric. Unit VIII Case Study Select one of the three NIOSH Health Hazard Evaluation Reports listed below, and perform a critical analysis of the report.

Option 1. Health Hazard Evaluation Report, HETA 2010-0114-3168. (2012). Ergonomic Evaluation of Surfacing and Finishing Tasks during Eyeglass Manufacturing – Minnesota. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2010-0114-3168.pdf. Option 2. Health Hazard Evaluation Report, HETA 2010-0008-3148. (2011). Ergonomic and Safety Climate Evaluation at a Brewery – Colorado. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2010-0008-3148.pdf. Option 3. Health hazard evaluation report, HETA 2007-0098-3061. (2008). Ergonomic Evaluation of Frank Hangers at a Turkey Processing Plant - California.

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http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/reports/pdfs/2007-0098-3061.pdf. Your case study review must include the following headings per APA guidelines:

1. Introduction –Provide a description of the selected case. Describe the issues of the case, and state the purpose for the paper.

2. Methods – State the evaluation criteria used in the NIOSH HHE Report. 3. Results – Present the findings from the Health hazard evaluation. 4. Recommendations – Describe the recommendations for improvements. 5. Discussion – Review relevant literature on the subject. Does research support the recommendations of the case?

In addition, are there any other issues of concern? 6. Conclusion – Present your comments on the case. What did you learn in this review? What more would you like

to have seen discussed in the report? In general, your own opinions should only be included in this section. Instructions: Your answer to this assignment must be four to six pages, double spaced, and 12 point font (separate title page and reference page are not included in the page length). The assignment requires that you use your textbook and at least two other references and readings which pertain to the topic in question. Waldorf requires that students use APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. Click here to access a PDF of the Unit VIII Case Study grading rubric.

Submitting Course Papers/Projects Once you have completed your papers/projects, submit your completed papers/projects by uploading through the Assignment tab in each unit. Do not e-mail your paper directly to your professor. By using the Assignment tab, your record will automatically be updated to indicate you have submitted your papers/projects and the assignment will be provided to your professor for grading. Instructions for submitting your assignment can be found under the Assignment tab in each unit.

APA Guidelines Waldorf University requires that students use the APA style for papers and projects. Therefore, the APA rules for formatting, quoting, paraphrasing, citing, and listing of sources are to be followed. Information about using APA style can be found in APA Style Help in the Course Menu. This area provides links to internet sites, tutorials, and guides that provide comprehensive information on APA formatting, including examples and sample papers.

Grading Rubrics This course utilizes analytic grading rubrics as tools for your professor in assigning grades for all learning activities. Each rubric serves as a guide that communicates the expectations of the learning activity and describes the criteria for each level of achievement. In addition, a rubric is a reference tool that lists evaluation criteria and can help you organize your efforts to meet the requirements of that learning activity. It is imperative for you to familiarize yourself with these rubrics because these are the primary tools your professor uses for assessing learning activities. Rubric categories include: (1) Discussion Board, (2) Assessment (Written Response), and (3) Assignment. However, it is possible that not all of the listed rubric types will be used in a single course (e.g., some courses may not have Assessments). The Discussion Board rubric can be found within Unit I’s Discussion Board submission instructions. The Assessment (Written Response) rubric can be found embedded in a link within the directions for each Unit Assessment. However, these rubrics will only be used when written-response questions appear within the Assessment. Each Assignment type (e.g., article critique, case study, research paper has its own rubric.) The Assignment rubrics for this course are attached as pdf links.

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Again, it is vitally important for you to become familiar with these rubrics because their application to your Discussion Boards, Assessments, and Assignments is the method by which your instructor assigns all grades.

Communication Forums These are non-graded discussion forums that allow you to communicate with your professor and other students. Participation in these discussion forums is encouraged, but not required. You can access these forums with the buttons in the Course Menu. Instructions for subscribing/unsubscribing to these forums are provided below. Click here for instructions on how to subscribe/unsubscribe and post to the Communication Forums. Ask the Professor This communication forum provides you with an opportunity to ask your professor general or course content questions. Questions may focus on Blackboard locations of online course components, textbook or course content elaboration, additional guidance on assessment requirements, or general advice from other students. Questions that are specific in nature, such as inquiries regarding assessment/assignment grades or personal accommodation requests, are NOT to be posted on this forum. If you have questions, comments, or concerns of a non- public nature, please feel free to email your professor. Responses to your post will be addressed or emailed by the professor within 48 hours. Before posting, please ensure that you have read all relevant course documentation, including the syllabus, assessment/assignment instructions, faculty feedback, and other important information. Student Break Room This communication forum allows for casual conversation with your classmates. Communication on this forum should always maintain a standard of appropriateness and respect for your fellow classmates. This forum should NOT be used to share assessment answers.

Grading

Discussion Boards (8 @ 2%) = 16% Assessments (6 @ 8%) = 48% Unit IV Project = 12% Unit VIII Case Study = 24% Total = 100%

Course Schedule/Checklist (PLEASE PRINT) The following pages contain a printable Course Schedule to assist you through this course. By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted.

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OSH 3701, Industrial Ergonomics Course Schedule

By following this schedule, you will be assured that you will complete the course within the time allotted. Please keep this schedule for reference as you progress through your course.

Unit I Foundational Ergonomics and Systems of the Human Body

Review:  Unit Study Guide

 Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 1: Foundational Ergonomics  Chapter 2: Systems of The Human Body

 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit:  Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit II Senses of the Human Body and Measurement of Environmental Factors

Review:  Unit Study Guide

 Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 3: Senses of the Human Body and Measurement of Environmental Factors

 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit:  Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit III Muscular Work, Nervous Control of Movements, and Anthropometry

Review:  Unit Study Guide

 Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 4: Muscular Work and Nervous Control of Movements  Chapter 5: Anthropometry

 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit:  Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

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OSH 3701, Industrial Ergonomics Course Schedule

Unit IV Project

Review:  Unit Study Guide

 Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: See Study Guide

 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit:  Unit IV Project by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit V Workplace and Hand Tool Design and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Review:  Unit Study Guide

 Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 6: Design of Workplaces and Hand Tools  Chapter 7: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit:  Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit VI Heavy Work and Evaluating Physical Workloads and Lifting

Review:  Unit Study Guide

 Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 8: Heavy Work and Evaluating Physical Workloads and Lifting

 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit:  Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

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OSH 3701, Industrial Ergonomics Course Schedule

Unit VII Information Ergonomics, Controls, Displays, Warning Labels, Instructions, and Product Liability

Review:  Unit Study Guide

 Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  Chapter 9: Information Ergonomics, Controls, and Displays  Chapter 10: Warning Labels, Instructions, and Product Liability

 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit:  Assessment by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals:

Unit VIII Case Study

Review:  Unit Study Guide

 Learning Activities (Non-Graded): See Study Guide

Read:  None

 Supplemental Reading: See Study Guide

Discuss:

 Discussion Board Response: Submit your response to the Discussion Board question by Saturday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

 Discussion Board Comment: Comment on another student’s Discussion Board response by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Submit:  Unit VIII Case Study by Tuesday, 11:59 p.m. (Central Time)

Notes/Goals: