1. Ergonomics/human factors (EHF) at Massey University
from 2017
Centre for Ergonomics, Occupational Health and Safety
School of Public Health
College of Health
Contact: Professor Stephen Legg

2. Minor in Ergonomics/Human Factors (EHF)
A ‘first’ in NZ
A Minor in the Bachelor of Health Sciences
Taught internally (Wellington - Semester 1) and by Distance Learning
Four EHF Courses:
: Work and Health*
: Healthy Workplace Design*
: Ergonomics/Human Factors: work, performance, health and design
Either : Sleep/Circadian rhythms/Shiftwork
or : Occupational Health and Safety 1
* Note: Work and Health and Health Workplace Design are new courses

3. Ergonomics/Human Factors (EHF)
Postgraduate Diploma /Masters in Public Health
with optional courses in
Ergonomics/Human Factors (EHF)
180 Credits, including EHF optional courses:
: Work Capacity and Performance (15 credits)
: Ergonomics Analysis (30 credits) (not offered in 2017)
: Micro-Macro Ergonomics (30 credits)
: People, Technology and Design (15 credits) (not offered in 2017)
Public Health Professional Practice course(s) in EHF
EHF courses cover educational and practice components required for professional certification as an international and an NZ Ergonomist

4. Postgraduate Diploma/Masters in Health Sciences
with specialisation in Ergonomics/Human Factors (EHF)
from 2018
180 Credits, including EHF courses:
: Work Capacity and Performance (15 credits)
: Ergonomics Analysis (30 credits)
: Micro-Macro Ergonomics (30 credits)
: People, Technology and Design (15 credits)
A Hlth Sci Research Course in EHF
Hlth Sci Professional Practice course(s) in EHF
EHF Specialisation covers educational and practice components required for professional certification as an international and an NZ Ergonomist

5. PhD in Ergonomics The most recent PhD: Baiduri Widanarko
Interaction between physical and psychosocial risk factors for low back pain
Current PhD scholar: Mark Lidegaard
Realist analysis of the uptake, use and impact of the ACC New Zealand Guidelines for Moving and Handling People
PhD with Massey/AUT – Stephven Kolose
NZ Defence Force anthropometry survey
Contact: Professor Stephen Legg

6. Content of Massey EHF Courses
See following slides

7. Work and Health Content Course 251.100
Taught internally (Wellington Semester 2) and by Distance learning
Content
Positive and negative aspects of work
Good work
OHS management in organisations
Technology and work
Societal regulation of workplace health and safety
History and development of OHS legislation
Work and health in praxis

8. Healthy Workplace Design
Course
Healthy Workplace Design
Taught internally (Wellington Semester 1) and by Distance learning
Option for students in many disciplines
Can be taken by anyone as an ‘interest’ paper
Content
Ergonomics/human factors
WHO Healthy workplaces
Work, health and community
Creating a healthy workplace
Manual handling
Preventing discomfort, pain and injury
Computer workstation design
Healthcare workplace design in praxis

9. Ergonomics/human factors (EHF): work, performance, health and design
Course
Ergonomics/human factors (EHF):
work, performance, health and design
Taught Internally (Wellington) and by Distance learning over two semesters - with face-to-face contact course
Option for students in many disciplines (e.g. nursing, sport, exercise, health, design, engineering)
Core paper in the Grad Dip OHS or taken by anyone as an ‘interest’ paper
Content
Integrated ergonomics, Physical ergonomics, Ergonomics systems design, Environmental ergonomics, Cognitive ergonomics, Organisational ergonomics, Shiftwork/Sleep/Jetlag, Sports Ergonomics, Ergonomics in Design, Ergonomics field study in industry,
Eco-ergonomics, Ergonomics in Praxis

10. Work Capacity and Performance
Course
Work Capacity and Performance
Taught by Distance learning over two semesters
Content
Anatomy
Biomechanics, Posture, Anthropometry
Energy and force production, stress and strain
Chronobiology, circadian rhythms, work-rest schedules
Climatic environment, vibration
Measurement equipment and methods
Assessing job requirements and worker capabilities

11. Ergonomics Analysis Content Course 128.705
Taught by Distance learning over two semesters
Content
Ergonomics approach
Methods of measurement and investigation
Instrumentation
Work analysis
Workplace design
Information design
Work organisation design
Professional issues

12. Micro-macro Ergonomics
Course
Micro-macro Ergonomics
Taught by Distance learning over two semesters
Content
Ergonomics principles
Human psychological, social and organisational characteristics
Systems theory, human reliability, training, instruction
Health, safety, well-being
Workplace, information and work organisation design
Professional issues

13. People, Technology and Design
Course
People, Technology and Design
Taught by Distance learning over two semesters
Content
User-centred principles and practices in design of products, equipment and complex systems
People in relation to the physical environment, technology and design
Design process, measurement, investigation methods, interface design
Systems theory
Training, Information design
Workplace, Work organisation design
Professional issues

14. Human Factors and Ergonomics at AUT
Dr Fiona Trevelyan

15. AUT study pathways
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science/Rehabilitation focusing on Moving and Handling
Graduate Certificate and Diploma in Business (GradDipBus) programme focusing on Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (OHSW)

16. PGCert Health Science focusing on Moving and Handling
AIM of certificate:
Provides learning in key areas to support effective implementation of the MHP Guidelines (i.e. human factors/ergonomics, risk assessment, risk management)
Empowerment in the application of evidence based practice
Aligned with internationally recognised best practice

17. Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science specialising in Moving and Handling (60 points)
Paper
Title
Points
RHAB811
Health Ergonomics
15 points
RHAB801
Occupational Ergonomics -
Concepts of Moving and Handling
30 points
789130
Special Topic Applied Paper
Vocational Rehabilitation and Management (RHAB802)(30 points)

18. Health Ergonomics
Provides a broad based introduction to ergonomic principles and their application in the design of work, equipment and the workplace.
Explores and examines methodological approaches to ergonomics problem solving.
1. Apply ergonomic principles in work design. 2. Critically evaluate appropriate analytical methods for the assessment of ergonomic risk factors in the workplace. 3. Justify the application of suitable ergonomic methods within an occupational health context. 4. Critique findings from comprehensive ergonomic health assessment. 5. Present work at the appropriate academic standard.

19. Content/topics: HErgs paper
Definition and scope of ergonomics and systems of work
Measurement of human characteristics, capabilities and limitations
Musculoskeletal disorders arising from manual handling and repetitive work
Risk assessment tools to evaluate physical and psychosocial factors within the work environment
Work design and task analysis

20. Occupational Ergonomics – Concepts of Moving and Handling
Promotes critical synthesis and the application of current evidence and theory to healthcare and industrial settings
Utilises a systematic approach to evaluate and reduce workplace risk associated with moving and handling

21. Content/topics: Concepts of M&H
Legal context of moving and handling
Assessment of risk associated with moving and handling
Design of the physical environment
Evaluation and management of complex moving and handling scenarios
Interventions to reduce risk associated with moving and handling

22. Special Topic Aim of paper
To develop skills of independent, critical scholarship working with an area of personal interest related to M&H
e.g. application of TROPHI audit tool within a ward/department (Fray and Hignett, 2012)
Structure
Self-directed paper

23. Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Business focusing on Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing (from 2018)
Graduate Certificate (4 papers)
Points 1
Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing 15 2
Risk Management 3
Training and Development 4
Leadership for Change
Graduate Diploma (8 papers)
Points 5
Health and Safety Law 15 6
Occupational Stress & Resilience 7
Employment Regulations and Dispute Resolution 8
Special Topic Applied Project

24. Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of NZ
The scientific discipline understanding the interactions among people and other elements of a work system……to optimise human well-being, safety and overall system performance”
(Horberry et al 2011)
Includes professionals from all sorts of different background:
health, engineering, psychology, design, architecture, physiology, IT, management, sports science
Different membership types available

25. Health and Safety Association of NZ (HASANZ)
Purpose to raise professional standards across the health and safety sector
HFESNZ a founding member of HASANZ

26. Summary
AUT PG Certificate in Health Science aims to provide learning in key areas that underpin the M&H People Guidelines (ACC, 2012)
AUT GradDipBus is an Occupational Health and Risk Management qualification which offers an opportunity to strengthen and broaden areas of expertise.