Iop2603 ergonomics - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ERGONOMICS – IOP2603 Study unit 1 – introduction to HFE Explain the 2 principles or guidelines, namely that the primary purposes of HFE are the design of tools and workstations and that an interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the design and analysis of tools or systems. 1 st guideline – explore together is that design is the primary purpose of ergonomics 2 nd guideline – we should explore is that an interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the design and analysis of tools ...

Study unit 1 – introduction to HFE Explain the 2 principles or guidelines, namely that the primary purposes of HFE are the design of tools and workstations and that an interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the design and analysis of tools or systems. 1 st guideline – explore together is that design is the primary purpose of ergonomics 2 nd guideline – we should explore is that an interdisciplinary approach is necessary in the design and analysis of tools or systems. Interdisci...

IOP2603 LATES1.1 Feedback on Assignment 01 for Semester 1 This assignment was marked individually and you were given more specific feedback if you submitted it. QUESTION 1 Discuss the major goals of Human Factor Ergonomics (HFE). Use relevant examples to illustrate your answer. (15) This a relatively straight forward question. Three goals of HFE can be distinguished, namely:  increased safety of the user or operator.  enhanced productivity.  operator satisfaction. The ultimate...

This assignment is a practical application of what you have learnt in this module. It is based on the study units covered in your study guide.

IOP2603-ERGONOMICS REVISION Q&A 2022. ERGONOMICS IOP2603 STUDY UNIT 1/CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS (HFE) LEARNING UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS EXPLORING THE BASIC PRINCIPLES (STUDY GUIDE PAGE 10) 1 ST principle  Primary purpose: (Human factors and ergonomics design): design  Design (study guide page 10) may refer to drawing, creating or inventing tools, machines, appliances or even a workstation. There is often difficulty designin...

QUESTION 1 Explain what human factors and ergonomics (HFE) is, and also explain why it is known as an interdisciplinary subject. (15) QUESTION 2 Discuss the changes that take place in the eye when you get older and the implications of those changes in the workplace. Also discuss which other aspects need to be considered when designing or adapting a workplace for the older worker. (20) QUESTION 3 Principles of HFE can be used to redesign a system to make it more productive and safer. Disc...

ERGONOMICS – IOP2603

This document has been compiled from past papers and study guides. Most asked questions answered, it covers the entire module. There are notes at the end on the study units - summarised.