IOP2603 ASSIGNMENT 1
YEAR 2021
, Table of Contents
1.1. Explain what human factors and ergonomics (HFE) is, and also explain why it is known
as an interdisciplinary subject. ................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. Discuss the changes that take place in the eye when you get older and the implications
of those changes in the workplace. Also discuss which other aspects need to be considered
when designing or adapting a workplace for the older worker. ........................................................... 4
3.1. Principles of HFE can be used to redesign a system to make it more productive and
safer. Discuss five design improvements that can be undertaken in a manufacturing plant to
increase productivity or to make the workplace safer. ......................................................................... 5
YEAR 2021
, Table of Contents
1.1. Explain what human factors and ergonomics (HFE) is, and also explain why it is known
as an interdisciplinary subject. ................................................................................................................. 3
2.1. Discuss the changes that take place in the eye when you get older and the implications
of those changes in the workplace. Also discuss which other aspects need to be considered
when designing or adapting a workplace for the older worker. ........................................................... 4
3.1. Principles of HFE can be used to redesign a system to make it more productive and
safer. Discuss five design improvements that can be undertaken in a manufacturing plant to
increase productivity or to make the workplace safer. ......................................................................... 5
