Ergonomic audit at university

Abstract

This thesis deals with ergonomic audit of the workspace and working conditions of a university. First, factors affecting students and researchers are analyzed, with focus on their effects on physical and mental health. Attention is mainly given to the effects of thermal and moisture parameter of air, carbon dioxide concentration, lighting and classroom and office equipment. Level of adaptation of the workspace to the needs of disabled students and faculty is also considered. In the practical part of the thesis, the proposed audit is carried out at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Brno University of Technology. Measurements of ergonomic parameters were performed in selected rooms. Based on their results, shortcomings were identified and corrective measures were proposed

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