Machine Safety
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IKA0205 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-KT 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Mäkelä, Reijo |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | I-KT-3N | 2009-01-05 – 2009-03-07 | Timo Gröndahl | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
| 3 | I-KT-2V | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Timo Gröndahl | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will become aware of the importance of safety in modern effective machine design and will apply the relevant methods in practice.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the student 81 h, of which
- scheduled studies 42 h
- autonomous studies 39 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Work Safety in Mechanical Engineering
Contents
Central regulations of occupational safety. Occupational safety in a shared workplace. Identifying hazards, estimating the risk levels as well as preventing accidents and work-related illnesses . General safety rules of the workplace as well as most common risk factors and their elimination. Readyness to handle accidents and knowledge of emergency operations .
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Kämäräinen Pekka, Viljanen Aarre (toim.). Koneenrakentajaa koskevat tekniset EU-määräykset. Tekninen tiedotus 16/2002 korjattu 2. painos, Teknologiateollisuus, 2003
- Siirilä, Pahkala. EU - määräysten mukainen koneiden turvallisuus, Fimtekno Oy, 1999
- Väyrynen Seppo, Nevala Niina, Päivinen Minna. Ergonomia ja käytettävyys suunnittelussa, Teknologiainfo Teknova Oy, 2004
- Machine directives. http://www.newapproach.org/directives/Default.asp
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises
Assessment Criteria
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
Assessment Methods
Examinations