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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
In this unit, students will investigate the interaction between humans and their work environment through an understanding of ergonomic principles and safety hazards. Students will develop and apply knowledge of human anatomy to workplace settings in order to design healthier and safer environments. Physical ergonomics in the workplace, such as manual handling and prolonged postures, are explored and evaluated. Cognitive ergonomics, safe design, and safety hazards are also examined.
Students must have passed HST1152
HST3358
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials, online modules and practical case studies support student learning in this unit, catering for both online and on-campus students. Through laboratories, students will apply their understanding of basic anatomy and biomechanics in practical ways. Students will apply their risk management knowledge from previous units and further develop their understanding of identifying, assessing and controlling various ergonomic and safety hazards in the workplace through practical activities and assessments.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Evaluation of a safety or ergonomic hazard | 30% |
| Presentation | Evaluation of a safety or ergonomic issue | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Evaluation of a safety or ergonomic hazard | 30% |
| Presentation | Evaluation of a safety or ergonomic issue | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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