ECTS
ECTS Course Catalogue

Course details
Course code: NWSS10035o15
Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: Ergonomics and Work Safety. Authors` Rights.
Major: Commodity Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. inż. Józef Cież
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: a) explains the role of ergonomics in designing of safety and comfortable work places b) shows types of hazard that are present on work places c) associates types of hazard with their potential consequences d) shows types of works that are the subjects of author`s rights Skills: shows the existing hazards on work places determines means for protection people from the consequences of hazards

Competences: After the course a student is able to predict the consequences of illegal using of foreign intellectual property

Prerequisites: Physics, Chemistry, Mechanics, Human Biology

Course content: Ergonomics as an interdisciplinary science. Ergonomics and agricultural engineering. Geometry of work places. Signal and control devices on machines. Lighting at work. Thermal and atmospheric work environment. Noise. Vibration. Physical and psychical work loading. Chemical and biological hazards at a work places. Accidents hazards in food industry. Authors` rigths.

Recommended literature: 1. Bezpieczeństwo Pracy i Ergonomia, Praca zbiorowa pod red. D. Koradeckiej, CIOP Warszawa 1997 2. Krause M., Ergonomia. Praktyczna wiedza o pracującym człowieku i jego środowisku, Katowice 1992 3. Bridger R.S. Introduction to Ergonomice, CRC Press, Taylor&Francis Group, 2008

Assessment methods: Examine (Test)

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