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Subject 'Vision Ergonomics'

Name in Estonian: Nägemise ergonoomika

Year:   2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    

State code4PA17/NE
Study languageEstonian
Chair
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive (letters)

Aim

1. To acquire basic knowledge about the ergonomics of occupational health care, work safety and vision ergonomics and evaluation and controlling health risks in work environment.
2. To gain readiness for cooperation with designers of work areas and lighting specialists, representatives of companies measuring work environment, and with employers.
3. To acquire knowledge about counselling clients with vision problems at various workplaces.

Study outcome

1. Is able to map hazards in work environment, potential causes of accidents, evaluate the level of health risk and create a risk management plan.
2. Knows the reasons and prevention of mental and physical overload.
3. Is able to evaluate and value the need for evaluating, developing and restoring the ability of coping and work.
4. Is able to design work areas/working areas for optometry specialists.
5. Is able to use physics knowledge in guaranteeing work safety and vision conditions.
6. Is able to evaluate the lighting conditions of work areas, to offer recommendations for selecting lighting instruments.
7. Is able to counsel clients in the selection of instruments for vision correction that would conform with the possibilities at work place and also with the nature of work tasks.

Is taught in following curricula

2020: OP  
2019: OP  
2018: OP  
2017: OP  
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