Visual Corrections in Different Environments (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students can assess diverse work environments and apply their knowledge when optimizing visual work environments by making them more effective and comfortable. They can describe the optical components and protective properties of occupational spectacles and can prescribe and fit eyeglasses, taking into account the ergonomic factors in the work environment.

Content

Legislation on visual ergonomics. Vision requirements for various professional groups, legislation on driving licences, significance of leisure activities to prescribing spectacles, criteria and legislation regarding compensation for occupational spectacles, standards for eye protectors. Instruction and guidance in work communities regarding vision ergonomics. Consulting as an occupational health and safety expert and cooperating in multiprofessional promotion of occupational vision. Assessing vision ergonomics in the work community. Basics of perceptual ergonomics, assessment of workload and utilising ergonomics to create an optimal workload. Ergonomics in the optical profession. Assessment of occupational visual strain with various measures and methods as well as limiting visual strain. The significance of lighting at work stations in the workplace.

Prerequisites

Special Cases in Eye Examinations and Orthoptics

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture, written exam, written tasks, compulsory visual ergonomic project, poster and eye exam.

Location and time

Mannerheimintie 172

Learning materials and recommended literature

Study material
Ajokorttilaki 386/2011 § 20 ja 21
http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2011/20110386?search%5Btype%5D=pika&search%5Bpika%5D=ajokorttilaki
Anshel, Jeffrey. Visual ergonomics handbook. 2005. CRC Press; 1 edition.
Asetus terveydenhuollon ammattihenkilöistä (559/94) http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/1994/19940564
Chang, Anne-Marie – Aeschbach, Daniel – Duffy, Jeanne F. – Czeisler, Charles A. 2015. Evening use of light-emitting eReaders negatively affects sleep, circadian timing, and next-morning alertness. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 112 (4). 1232–1237.
EN ISO 9241-3:1992
Grönberg M., Kiviluoto S. 2015. ikuhäikii! Kirjallisuuskatsaus älylaitteiden vaikutuksista silmiin ja näkemiseen. Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu.
http://theseus.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/92532/THESEUS_Opinnaytetyo_Gronberg_Kiviluoto.pdf?sequence=1
Kallasjoki Tapio. Metropolia AMK, luentoja
Karkola, K., Muller, K., Ojala, M. (toim.) Liikennelääketiede. 2002. Helsinki. Duodecim.
Laki terveydenhuollon ammattihenkilöistä 28.6.1994/559
http://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/ajantasa/1994/19940559
Launis M, Lehtelä J (2011). Ergonomia. Työterveyslaitos. Tampere. Pages: Ergonomia 17-38, Näkeminen 88-98, Toimistotyötilojen vaatimuksia 143-146, Työpisteen mitoitus 147-164, Pöydät ja niiden varusteet 166-184, Näytöt ja ohjaimet 240-252, Valaistus 266-277.
Liikennenäkö http://Lww.trafi.fi/
Mäkitie, J., Hoikkala M. (toim.) Työ ja näkeminen, Ergoftalmologia. 1990. Helsinki. Yliopistopaino.
North, R.V. Work and the eye. 2002. 2nd ed. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Näppärä. Työterveyslaitos.
Näyttöpäätetyö -ohjekirjanen, Työsuojeluhallinto https://www.tyosuojelu.fi/documents/14660/2426906/Nayttopaatetyo_tso1_netti.pdf/a0d60ce5-b73f-4150-8505-28fe31a488a9
http://www.pointsdevue.com/pdf/eyestrain-origin-solutions
Rasa PL ja Ketola R. Näppärä, näyttöpäätetyön ergonomian ja työympäristön arviointi. Työterveyslaitos, Helsinki 2002.
Rihti A. & Viljakainen H. 2013. Optikko näyttöpäätelasien määrääjänä. Oulun seudun AMK
SFS-EN ISO 9241-5:1998
Sheedy, James. Diagnosing and treating computer-related vision problems. 2003. Butterworth Heinemann.
Suomen Valoteknillinen Seura. http://www.valosto.com/
Työterveyshuolto näyttöpäätetyössä -ohje, Työterveyslaitos http://docplayer.fi/9351702-Tyoterveyshuolto-nayttopaatetyossa-ohje.html
Valtioneuvoston päätös näyttöpäätetyöstä https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/1993/19931405
Vuorenmaa N. 2010. Erityistyölasien vaikutus näönrasitusoireisiin näyttöpäätetyössä. Itä-Suomen yliopisto.

Student workload

Course consist of (27h x 5 ECTS 135h):
Lectures and written exam 30h
Ergonomics task 1, 12h
Ergonomics task 2, 8h
Assessment of the visual ergonomics to the office worker and written report and poster 77h
1 eye examination for the computer worker 8h, (optional ECOO level examination), all eye examination and contact lens studies have to be done before these studies.

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance 80 %
Written ergonomics report, 1-5, 80 %
Written ergonomics tasks, pass/fail
Exam, 20 %

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to:

- display learning in professional knowledge and core content in the field
- search information from a variety of sources
- work in various duties in a variety of operating environments
- show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
- display learning in the key safety practices in the field
- act according to ethical principles
- to contribute his learning for the benefit of a group or project

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to:

- use concepts and knowledge in his field systematically
- find information and assess and use information sources with a critical eye
- apply professional information in professional assignments
- apply professional expertise in various work assignments
- act independently and responsibly in professional contexts
- plan operations with safety in mind
- act according to professional ethics
- act purposefully in working groups and projects

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to:

- use concepts and knowledge in his field professionally
- argue the use of his sources - argue a course of action on the basis of research information or findings
- operate in a range of duties and work situations, also in international contexts
- to act in a way that is customeroriented and displays entrepreneurial spirit
- to act responsibly, taking safety issues into consideration
- argue his choices on the basis of professional ethics
- organise and manage the operation of a group and project

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to:

- The student does not know or appreciate knowledge in the field sufficiently
- The student does not know or cannot use concepts in his field properly
- The student's professional level is insufficient
- The student is not acting in accordance with his training and guidance
- The student is not trying to develop himself or his actions
- The student is unconcerned about professional safety or ethical principles
- The student is not motivated by or participating in group or development work