Course content

The course emphasizes practical insight in work-physiological, ergonomic and occupational hygiene topics in non-industrial environments. Site visits to selected companies are integrated in the course, as well as laboratory demonstrations that present measuring equipment and illustrate cause-effect associations in exposure-effect relationship for occupational health problems. Two group-based term projects, one practical and one theoretical, are carried out during the course. Teaching form: Lectures, laboratory demonstrations and term projects.

Learning outcome

The course aims to provide an insight in chemical, physical and ergonomic exposures of significance for workers' health in non-industrial work environments. Psychosocial exposure is considered as a source of work stress and thereby a risk factor for musculoskeletal health problems. The student shall learn how an overall assessment and risk evaluation of these factors are performed.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, laboratory exercises and term paper. Portfolio assessment is the basis for the grade in the course. The portfolio includes an oral examination (60%) and term paper (40%). The results for the parts are given in %-scores, while the entire portfolio is assigned a letter grade.

Compulsory assignments

• Term report
• Laboratory exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

The course is compulsory for students at the master programme in SHE. Other students may attend by agreement with the course teacher. Reserved students at SHE and MTIØT.

Course materials

Assigned at course start.

Credit reductions