Occupational Biomechanics

4 credits · Graduate

Overview of ergonomics and occupational biomechanics. Course covers pathophysiology and risk factors of upper extremity and back musculoskeletal disorders, biomechanics of spine and upper extremity loading at work, measurement of force and posture, models for risk assessment, anthropometry applied to task and workstation design, tool design, and structure of successful ergonomics programs. Students will conduct a detailed job analysis and design a workplace intervention.