Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Ergonomics Management in Contemporary Business
Course Code
DN_212
Branch of Science
-
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Management Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Henrijs Kaļķis
Structure Unit Manager
Dace Bandere
Structural Unit
Department of Doctoral Studies
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, dn@rsu.lv, +371 67409157
About Study Course
Objective
To create awareness of ergonomics as a science that studies the human relationship with work, of the role of ergonomic occupational risks in provision of the employees’ well-being, of occupational ergonomic risk management in organisations and the risk assessment methods, to analyse and solve the problems encountered by a working team.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of management, labour resource management in Europe.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will be able to explain the nature of ergonomics and to define the role of ergonomics in provision of employee well-being and the effectiveness of the organisation in accordance with ergonomics theories.
Skills
1.Students will be able to identify the most relevant descriptors of ergonomics and use them in their practical work within the organisation to develop effective ergonomic interventions, to analyse the work environment risks and to conduct ergonomic analysis of work.
Competences
1.Students will be able to evaluate the role of ergonomics in ensuring effectiveness of each organisation, as well as to assess the occupational ergonomic risks and develop preventive measures for improving the working environment.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Independent preparation for participation in lectures and seminars, presentation on chosen topic and individual work – a mini-project.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
-
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-
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Presentation (20%)
Mini-project (30%)
Exam (50%)
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ergonomics, a science on relationship between a person and work. History of ergonomics.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Occupational risk factors: microclimate, chemical risks, psychosocial risks, vibration and noise.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of occupational risk factors.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of occupational risk factors.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of occupational risk factors.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ergonomic risk assessment methods of work environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ergonomic risk assessment methods of work environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ergonomic risk assessment methods of work environment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ergonomics, a science on relationship between a person and work. History of ergonomics.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Occupational risk factors: microclimate, chemical risks, psychosocial risks, vibration and noise.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of occupational risk factors.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Analysis of occupational risk factors.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ergonomic risk assessment methods of work environment.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ergonomic risk assessment methods of work environment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kaļķis V., Roja Ž., Kaļķis H. Arodveselība un riski darbā. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2015, 534 lpp.
2.
Freivalds A. Niebel B. Niebel's Methods, Standards, & Work Design. 13th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2013, 752 p.
3.
Babris S., Kaļķis H., Mūrnieks J., Piekuss U. LEAN risinājumi efektīvākam biznesam. Rīga: SIA “Madris”, 2016, 190 lpp.
4.
Ž. Roja, H. Kaļķis, I. Roja. Datorergonomika. Veselības veicināšana darbā. Rīga: Gūtenbergs druka. 2018, 55 lpp.
5.
Kaļķis H. Biznesa Ergonomikas vadība. Rīga: Gūtenbergs Druka. 2014, 155 lpp.
6.
Roja Ž. Ergonomikas pamati, Rīga: Drukātava, 2008, 195 lpp.
7.
Dul J. Ergonomics for Beginners. USA: CRC Press, 2008, 147 p.
8.
Kaļķis V. Darba vides risku novērtēšanas metodes. Rīga, 2008, 245 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
Darba vides riska faktori un strādājošo veselības aizsardzība. V. Kaļķa un Ž. Rojas redakcijā. Rīga: Sia Elpa-2, 2001, 500 lpp.
2.
Ž Roja, I. Roja, H. Kaļķis. Ar darbu saistīto muskuļu skeleta un saistaudu sistēmas veselības traucējumi. Ergonomiskie risinājumi. Rīga: Latvijas Ergonomikas biedrība, 2016, 18 lpp.
3.
Roja Ž., Roja I., Kaļķis H. Stress un vardarbība darbā. Ko darīt? Rīga: Latvijas Ergonomikas biedrība, 2016, 94 lpp.
4.
Мунипов В. М., Зинченко В. П. Зргономика. Учебник. – М., Ихд-во Логос, 2001, 356 с.
Other Information Sources
1.
Latvijas Ergonomikas biedrības mājas lapa. Pieejams no: https://www.ergonomika.lv/en/home/
2.
Starptautiskās Ergonomikas asociācijas mājas lapa. Pieejams no: https://iea.cc/
3.
Eiropas Ergonomikas biedrību federācijas mājas lapa. Pieejams no: https://www.fees-network.org/