Ergonomic Systems Design D
Objectives
The scope of the course on System Ergonomic Design (Conceção Ergonómica de Sistemas ) is the optimisation the human-system compatibility, considering human capabilities and limitations.
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge about methodologies oriented to error, fatigue and stress reduction, as well as improve equipment usage, increase productivity, taking into account the safety, health, comfort and satisfaction of people at work.
General characterization
Code
9721
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Ana Teresa Martins Videira Gabriel, Isabel Maria Nascimento Lopes Nunes
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - 42
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
No requirement.
Bibliography
Norman D. A. The Design of Everyday Things, The MIT Press, 1998
Nielsen J. Usability Engineering, Acad Press, 1993
Tullis T.&Albert B. Measuring the user experience, Elsevier, 2008
Nielsen J.&Budiu R. Mobile Usability, New Riders, 2013
Nunes, I. L. A importância da avaliação ...O caso da exposição à vibração , in 3ª Jornadas Técnicas de Engenharia Logística Militar, EME, 2005
Bonney R. Human responses to vibration: principles and methods in Evaluation of Human Work, J. Wilson &E. Corlett (eds), Taylor & Francis, 1995
DL nº 46/2006, de 24/2, Prescrições mínimas ... agentes físicos (vibrações)
Kompier M. &Levi L.O stress no trabalho: causas, efeitos e prevenção. Guia para PME. FEMCVT, Dublin, 1995
Park K.S. Human Error in Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics. G. Salvendy (ed). J.Wiley & Sons, 1997
Teaching method
The teaching methods are diverse and tailored to the number of students enrolled, involving oral presentation by the teacher (classes and / or tutorial sessions), discussion with students and solving case studies.
Evaluation method
The assessment is continuous. It is accomplished through individual work that explores a subject matter relevant to the student''''s research project. This work also aims to contribute to the "literature review" of the doctoral thesis of the student.
The work must be presented in the form of paper and the student must perform its oral presentation and discussion.
Subject matter
1 Design of Work systems with computers: Ergonomic requirements. Legislation. Workstation components and layout. Occupational health problems. Stress. New HCI: touchscreens.
2 Interfaces design. Human-system interaction. User centered development of interfaces. Usability Principles. Prototyping. Methods for evaluating usability.
3 Design of Work Systems subject to vibration (hand-arm and whole body). Characterization. Injuries associated with exposure to vibration. Measurement and exposure assessment. The case of the design and use of motorized hand tools. The case of professional driving tasks.
4 Systems Design Work supported by a modeling Human CAD tool . Advantages. Presentation of SAMMIE system. Characterization of its core functionality.
5 Design of Work Systems and human error. Human reliability. Assessment methodology.