ISE 441 - Human Factors

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Human body’s physical capabilities impacting work design and productivity; its functional capabilities: joint stresses; fatigue analysis. Biomechanical principles applied to design and analysis of work: posture analysis, lifting aids; risk assessment. Work related infractions: repetitive injury; non-repetitive injury. Human body’s sensory and cognitive limitations in the work environment. Offered winter.
Prerequisite(s): ISE 341 and major standing.