HSE323
Clinical and Sports
Biomechanics
OCCUPATIONAL
BIOMECHANICS
,Learning Goals
1. Understand the role of ergonomics, particularly in occupational
biomechanics
2. To understand the stress placed on the musculoskeletal system by
posture and task related activities
3. To have a basic understanding of common biomechanical measurements
of workplace tasks (e.g., manual handling, slip risk)
4. Describe common mechanisms of musculoskeletal injury in workplace
environments
OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
,Ergonomics
Aims to ensure that human needs for
safe and efficient work are met in the
design of work systems
OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
, The main emphasis of Ergonomics is on the design of the human-
machine interface to ensure increased safety and usability of
equipment and the removal of harmful stressors that may cause
musculoskeletal disorders
OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
Clinical and Sports
Biomechanics
OCCUPATIONAL
BIOMECHANICS
,Learning Goals
1. Understand the role of ergonomics, particularly in occupational
biomechanics
2. To understand the stress placed on the musculoskeletal system by
posture and task related activities
3. To have a basic understanding of common biomechanical measurements
of workplace tasks (e.g., manual handling, slip risk)
4. Describe common mechanisms of musculoskeletal injury in workplace
environments
OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
,Ergonomics
Aims to ensure that human needs for
safe and efficient work are met in the
design of work systems
OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
, The main emphasis of Ergonomics is on the design of the human-
machine interface to ensure increased safety and usability of
equipment and the removal of harmful stressors that may cause
musculoskeletal disorders
OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
