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Ergonomics
PART 1
PURPOSE:
The objective of Part 1 of this assignment is to enable learners to relates the impact of various personal attributes on safe working practice, comfort, and performance through literature review.
REQUIREMENT:
You are required to conduct a literature review on “Ergonomic Risk Assessment and Business Performance”.
To complete this literature review assignment, undertake the following steps:to
a. Choose ONE relevant research article;
b. Use these questions to guide you in completing the assignment:
• What question or problem is the author addressing?
• What are the key concepts and how are they defined?
• What are the key theories, models, and methods? Does the research use established frameworks or take an innovative approach?
• What are the results and conclusions of the study?
• How does the publication relate to other literature in the field? Does it confirm, add to, or challenge established knowledge?
How does the publication contribute to your understanding of the topic?
What are its key insights and arguments?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the research?
PART 2
PURPOSE:
The objective of Part 2 of this assignment is to enable learners to design the most appropriate ergonomics program through the application of ergonomics principles that suit industrial needs.
REQUIREMENT:
(a) Select ONE organization;
(b) Provide an introduction of the chosen organization;
(c) Select TWO (2) different tasks/work activities performed in your organization that relates to the ergonomics hazards/issues;
(d) Discuss the tasks in (c) from the perspective of Petersen’s Accident/Incident Model;
(e) Perform a risk assessment to determine its level of risks, and Design an ergonomics intervention program to prevent workers’ injuries while performing the chosen TWO tasks (in (c)).
