Description

This course is about designing systems in such a way that the natural components and/or engineered of the built systems complement humans. The course will give an understanding of work system design from an ergonomics point of view. The key to such design is the integration of form and function between nature, humans, and physical aspects. After finishing the course students are expected to be able to identify and describe ergonomics problems, design, analyze, and improve the current work system. 

Topics

  1. Introduction to Human-Integrated System
  2. Anthropometry
  3. Biomechanics
  4. Manual Handling
  5. Man-Machine Interface
  6. Workplace Equipment and Tool Design
  7. Safety by Design
  8. Design for Cognitive Work
  9. Environmental Aspects in Human-Integrated System
  10. Human-Computer Interaction

Textbooks and Other Resources

  • Freivalds, A., & Niebel, B. (2014). Niebel’s Methods, Standards, & Work Design. Thirteenth Edition. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
  • Kroemer, K.H.E. (2017). Fitting the Human: Introduction to Ergonomics/Human Factors Engineering. Seventh Edition. CRC Press.
  • Bridger, R. (2008). Introduction to Ergonomics. Third Edition. CRC Press.

 Projects

These posters and video are created by Business Engineering and Product Design Engineering students Binusian 2026