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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students will investigate the interaction between humans and their work environment. This information will be used to develop sound ergonomic principles for the design of a safer and healthier workplaces. Physical components of a workplace will be evaluated and interventions to reduce injury will be explored. Psychological aspects of work and the impact of these on occupational safety and health for the individual, the organisation and society will be examined.
An off campus version of this unit is delivered fully online with all resources and materials accessed through the University Learning Management System.
Students must pass 2 units from HST1152, HST1154
Unit was previously coded HST3354
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials and online seminars.
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 | Manual Handling Risk Management Report | 20% |
| Report | Ergonomic Assessment Report | 30% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Manual Handling Risk Management Report | 20% |
| Report | Ergonomic Assessment Report | 30% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
HST3358|1|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
In this unit, students will investigate the interaction between humans and their work environment. This information will be used to develop sound ergonomic principles for the design of a safer and healthier workplaces. Physical components of a workplace will be evaluated and interventions to reduce injury will be explored. Psychological aspects of work and the impact of these on occupational safety and health for the individual, the organisation and society will be examined.
An off campus version of this unit is delivered fully online with all resources and materials accessed through the University Learning Management System.
Students must pass 2 units from HST1152, HST1154
Unit was previously coded HST3354
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials and online seminars.
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.
Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | White Paper (Briefing Notes) | 20% |
| Report | Ergonomic Assessment Report | 30% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | White Paper (Briefing Note) | 20% |
| Report | Ergonomic Assessment Report | 30% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory reference
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.
HST3358|1|2