Learning Outcomes

Having completed the project the student should be able to:

? Understand the inter-relationship of the factors involved in the application of ergonomics assessment techniques.

? Critically evaluate ergonomic risk information from a work-based project and with critical insight recommend justified prevention and control measures.

Brief

Write a 2000 word management report on a detailed ergonomic evaluation of a task or process of your choice within your work or home environment. Do not choose an office computer workstation as the subject of your evaluation. You can use an established assessment tool and should provide a clear justification for your choice.

All details, measurements, calculations, etc. must be included. The use of photographs, diagrams, etc. is encouraged. You should ensure that you fully reference your report with an appropriate range of guidance, legislation (where present), standards and research material.

General Instruction

You should research a range of reference materials including recent published research relating to the topic you are discussing. Journal articles on research can be found through the portal in the e-library using science direct, for guidance on accessing journals and eBooks online please refer to the accessing electronic resources guide on Moodle.