工作研究與職務再設計 Job analysis and work design
3 Credits Course Description
Job analysis and work redesign (Ergonomics) continue to be growing services provided by occupational therapists that have advanced knowledge and skills in this area. This course has been designed to assist in the development of knowledge and skills in ergonomics.
Course Objectives
Upon the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. List significant work legislation in Taiwan.
2. Perform a worksite analysis.
3 Use the NIOSH manual lifting equation.
4. Demonstrate methods of appropriate material handling and body mechanics.
5. Discuss methods for controlling work related musculoskeletal disorders 6. Describe how to measure noise, vibration, lighting and force.
7. Analyze a variety of work practice interventions, e.g. work hardening
8. Identify various roles of other personnel within ergonomics, e.g. ergonomists, physical therapists, rehabilitation counselors, occupational health nurses, industrial hygienist, & occupational health physicians.
Grading
A variety of methods will be utilized to assess your performance in this class. They are:
Assignments Points
Midterm ………..30
Final ……….30
Work site analysis ] 30
Participation 10
Total 100 points Required Text:
Jacobs, K. (1999). Ergonomics for Therapists. (2nd Edition). Woburn: Butterworth- Heinemann.
Class Schedule, Readings, & Assignments
Readings & Assignments
Week 1 3/1
Introduction to the course Overview of Ergonomics
Chapters 1& 2
Week 2 3/7
The Computer Workstation
Ergonomics: Children and Adolescents
Chapters 10 & 11
Hedge, A. & Powers, J. R. (1995).
Wrist postures while keyboarding:
effects of a negative slope keyboard system and full motion forearm supports. Ergonomics, 38, 508- 517.
Week 3 3/14
Group discussion Perform an Internet search on
ergonomics and
children/adolescents “Before” the class. Please bring to class 2 evidence-based articles on this topic. Be prepared to discuss the findings of your articles.
Week 4 3/21
Group presentation
NIOSH Manual Lifting Equation handout
Week 5 3/28
The Bloswick Measure of Compressive Forces Material Handling
Instruction on Proper Lifting Techniques
Chapter 9
Week 6 4/5
Holiday
Week 7 4/12
Measuring lighting, noise, force, & vibration
Usability testing (1) Chapters 7 & 8 (E)
Week 8 4/19
Measuring lighting, noise, force, & vibration Usability testing (2)
Chapters 7 & 8 (E)
Week 9 Mid-term exam
4/26 Week 10 5/3
Anthropometry
Case Studies Chapter 3 (E)
Week 11 5/10
Hands-on work site analysis Appendices A-C (E)
Elements of Ergonomics Programs (pages 91-100 on CD). Please print and bring to class on 3/28
Please bring a tape measure to class
Week 12 5/17
Work site visit
Week 13 5/24
Write-up of work site analyses
Week 14 5/31
Types of Programming:
Work Conditioning Work Hardening Prevention
Chapter 12 & 13 (E)
King, Fisher & Garg, (1997).
Evaluation of the impact of employee ergonomics training in industry. Applied Ergonomics, 28:4, pp. 249-256. (on reserve at IRC)
Week 15
6/7
Workers' Compensation procedures and practices
Relevant legislation in Taiwan
handout
Week 16 6/14
Final exam
