SF3702: Human Factors Engineering syllabus for SFE 2021 regulation

Human Factors Engineering detailed syllabus for Safety & Fire Engineering (SFE) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the SFE students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For Safety & Fire Engineering 7th Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit SFE 7th Sem 2021 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of human factors engineering is as follows.

Course Objectives:

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Unit I

HUMAN FACTORS BASICS 9
Introduction to Human Factors-Research Methods-Design and Evaluation Tools-Visual Sensory System-Auditory, Tactile, and Vestibular Systems Cognition- Decision Making- Mardi Gras Holiday- Displays- Control- Static Work Design- Workspace Design Using Anthropometric Data

Unit II

HUMAN PERFORMANCE IN THE WORKPLACE 9
Anthropometry and Workplace Design- Biomechanics of Work- Work Physiology- Stress and Workload- Safety and Accident Prevention- Mental Workload and Display and Control DesignHuman Error, Accidents, and Safety- Systems Design and Assessment- Hot and Cold Workplaces. -Visual Sensory System.

Unit III

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Unit IV

BIOMECHANICS OF WORK 9
The musculoskeletal system, Biomechanical models, Low back problems, NOISH lifting guide, Manual material handling, Seated work and chair design, Upper extremities cumulative trauma disorders. Causes & prevention of CTD, hand tool design. Strain index method for DUE risk assessment. Work posture risk assessment using OWAS, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Entire Body Assessment tools

Unit V

WORK PHYSIOLOGY 9
Muscle structure and metabolism, Circulatory and respiratory system, the respiratory system, Lung capacity, Lung capacity measurement using Spirometry. Measurement of workloads. Physical work capacity and whole body fatigue, causes and Control of whole body fatigue. Bio Energies.Stress and workloads. RSPM assessment

Course Outcomes:

Students able to

1. Explain and apply human factors engineering concepts in both evaluation of existing systems and design of new systems.
2. Specify designs that avoid occupation related injuries.
3. Define and apply the principles of work design, motion economy, and work environment design
4. Identify the basic human sensory, cognitive, and physical capabilities and limitations with respect to human-machine system performance.
5. Acknowledge the impact of workplace design and environment on productivity.

Text Books:

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Reference Books:

1. Phillips, C. A. (1999). Human Factors Engineering, 1 st edition, Wiley (ISBN- 978- 0471240891).
2. Bridger, Robert S. (2009). Introduction to Ergonomics, 3rd edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group (ISBN- 978-0849373060).
3. Introduction to Ergonomics / R. S. Bridger / 3rd edition. Publisher: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group ISBN- 978-0-8493-7306-0
4. Sanders Mark S and McCormick Ernert J, “Human Factors in Engineering and Design”, McGraw-Hill Inc., 1993
5. John B West, “Respiratory Physiology” WolterKulwer Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Safety & Fire Engineering, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit SFE 7th Sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.

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