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Ergonomics: Workplace Design
Ergonomie: Arbeitsplatzgestaltung
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:14
Abstract
Introduction into occupational health risk analysis considering chemical, biological, physical exposures and ergonomic conditions. The lectures present concepts and basic knowledge on exposure evaluation at single work places. During a fullday course in a selected company the students apply the presented evaluation methods and an oral presentation is given to company represntatives.
Objective
To convey basic knowledge on the stress and danger to health caused by biological and chemical factors at work.
Content
Methoden der Grenzwertfindung, Lösungsmittel - Neurotoxikologie Metallbearbeitung - Hautprobleme, Tunnelbau - Staublunge Giftgesetz - Gefährliche Güter Technische und perönliche Schutzmassnahmen Risikoanalyse mit Praktikumstag im Betrieb
Resources
Lecture Notes
Materialien zu den einzelnen Vorlesungen,Manual zur RisikoanalyseVorlage für Praktikumsbericht
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Ergonomie: Arbeitsplatzgestaltung |
|
2 h weekly |