Lead Faculty: Dr. Shekar Viswanathan
Prerequisite
None
Course Description
This course provides an overview and introduction to ergonomics; physiology; man and the environment; biomechanics; occupational and industrial psychology; occupational medicine; human attention, vigilance and error; and anthropometry. The techniques to assess mental workload, respiratory protection, and survival in extreme conditions are discussed. In addition, introduction to occupational hygiene and epidemiology is provided. Analysis of work and work station design, manual handling, upper limb and back disorders is done.