ISLA IPGT 16486

Management of Ergonomic Work Conditions

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This Curricular Unit aims to provide students with an integrated and modern view of Ergonomics, with a view to applying the ergonomic approach in improving working conditions and preventing occupational risks.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1. Introduction to Ergonomics  - Ergonomics concepts;  - The Man-Machine Interface-Working Environment;  - Types of ergonomic approaches;  - The ergonomic intervention model; 2. Introduction to Anthropometry  - Static and dynamic anthropometry;  - Tables of anthropometric data;  - The anthropometric sizing of workplaces and work contexts. 3. Introduction to Biomechanics  - Postures adopted and physical efforts during work;  - Repetitive movements;  - Major risk factors associated with the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD);  - Methodologies for risk analysis and risk assessment of MSDs; 4. The Ergonomic Approach for the Workplace  - Ergonomic concerns;  - Environmental factors for discommodity;  - The ergonomic study of workstation / workplace;  - Methodologies for risk analysis and risk assessment of workstation / workplace. 5. New application fields of Ergonomics  - Involvement and contribution of workers;  - Performance indicators associated with ergonomic intervention.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Identify and characterize the fundamental concepts of ergonomics; Learn the concepts implicit in the design of jobs and work contexts appropriate to the capacities and limitations of workers, taking into account the anthropometric dimensions of the user population and its physical-motor activity; Evaluate the postures and body movements while working through the application of methodologies for specific risk assessment; Identify risk factors associated with the development of musculoskeletal disorders; Apply ergonomic methods for analyzing work positions and workplaces in order to identify potential ergonomic problems and their appropriate control measures.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Amaral, A, et al. (2000). Semana europeia 2000: prevenção das perturbações. Série Divulgação n.º 9. Lisboa: músculo-esqueléticas de origem profissional Instituto de Desenvolvimento e Inspecção das Condições de Trabalho. Barroso, M., Costa, L. G. (2006). Análise ergonómica de postos de trabalho na indústria cerâmica portuguesa: louça sanitária e louça utilitária e decorativa . Série Estudos n.º 16. Lisboa: Instituto para a Segurança, Higiene e Saúde do Trabalho. Costa, L. G. (2001). Textos de Antropometria e Ergonomia. Guimarães: Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho. FIOH (2014). Tables and Methods. Ergonomics Section. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. Grandjean, E. (2004). Manual de Ergonomia: adaptando o trabalho ao homem . Porto Alegre: Artes Médicas. Lida, I. (1995). Ergonomia - Projecto e Produção. S. Paulo: Editora Edgard Blucher Ltda. Rebelo, F. (2004). Ergonomia no dia-a-dia . Lisboa: Edições Sílabo.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The expository method is used to transmit knowledge bases, but mainly the interrogative and active method for a critical analysis of the shared content and the effective application of ergonomic principles in improving working conditions and preventing occupational risks. To acquire these skills, the following teaching and learning methodologies will be used: 1. Expository, for presenting the theoretical frameworks of reference; 2. Interrogative, for question-and-answer interactions and for confirming and clarifying doubts; 3. Active, with analysis and resolution of practical exercises with tutorial guidance in class; 4. Self-study and flipped classroom, related to the student's autonomous work, whether for lesson preparation, written exams, or individual work.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Trabalho	A agendar durante o semestre	80%
  Assiduidade / Participação	Durante o semestre	20%

   

  Os estudantes que não atingirem nota mínima no trabalho ou que não atinjam uma nota final agregada igual ou superior a 9,5 valores, passam para exame.