Working Environment, Occupational Health and Safety
Arbetsmiljö, hälsa och säkerhet

MAMF21, 7.5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2026/27
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED C/D
Date of Decision: 2026-04-16
Effective: 2026-05-18

General Information

Main field: Architecture Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: R2
Elective for: C4, D4, E4, I4, M4, MPRR1, RH4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is for students to:

• acquire fundamental knowledge that will enable them to consider work science aspects in their future places of work.
• understand the interaction of work environment factors of a technological, economic, medical, psychological, and sustainable nature.
• acquire basic skills in identifying and solving work science problems, according to the sustainability goals in Agenda 2030, in existing settings as well as in the design of new work organizations, jobs and workplaces.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• understand and explain general concepts and theories used to describe and analyse work environments
• understand and explain how people and work are affected
• understand and explain definitions of magnitude, their measurement and evaluation
• understand and explain optimal levels for comfort and how prospective limits are specified
• understand and explain organizational and technical principles for solving problems
• understand and explain how motivation, self-control, influence, work management climate, stimulation, commitment, camaraderie, job requirements, strain, groups, group process, power, conflicts and mental health effect the work environment.
• understand and explain how combinations of different factors influence people and work.
• understand and explain how work environment is regulated according to labour market legislation, regulations and contracts.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• With respect to health risks, systematically survey, analyse and suggest improvements in work organizations, jobs and workplaces
• With respect to conditions that promote health and sustainability, systematically survey, analyse and suggest improvements in work organizations, jobs and workplaces
• with respect to criteria for comfort, satisfaction and personal development, systematically survey, analyse and suggest improvements in work organizations, jobs and workplaces
• With respect to different production conditions and demands, systematically survey, analyse and suggest improvements in work organizations, jobs and workplaces

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• Present the work carried out in a reflective and analytical way in written reports and in the oral student group discussion.

Contents

The course is divided into the following modules, which are studied with the help of web based course material, supported by one lecture occasion per module:

1. Work and technology on human terms

2. Physical load + Physical factors + Chemical health risks in working life

3. Methods + Design processes

4. Occupational injuries + Work environment and economics + Work environment legislation + Standardisation

5. Psychosocial work environment + The organisation of production and work

6. Human-technology systems + Safety and risk

The course consists of four individual written analyses, including peer feedback, of a case that accompanies the course throughout modules 1–4. The case analyses include mapping occupational health and safety risks in a work environment and developing proposals for measures based on knowledge acquired through the web-based learning material as well as current research findings. Before each module, a lecture session will be offered where we will jointly summarize the key messages of the module, discuss aspects that may be difficult to understand, and explore how the module’s content can be applied to the case. In addition to the lecture sessions, the course coordinator will be available for questions during two scheduled hours per week. Modules 5 and 6 are covered in seminar format (mandatory attendance). The course also includes an occasion with mandatory study visits to the various work environment-related laboratories operated by Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment:

For a passing grade the student must hand in approved written case analyse, actively participate in the mandatory seminars, and pass the oral exam.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0112. Name: Working Environment, Occupational Health and Safety.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: For a passing grade the student must hand in approved summaries of all modules in the web-based course material, and receive a passing grade on connecting the case to the modules, approved peer-review, as well as active participation in the final student group discussion.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: MAM203 MAMF20

Reading list

• Work and technology on human terms. Web based course material. Additional literature such as scientific articles and other reference texts.

Contact

Course coordinator: Christina Isaxon, Christina.isaxon@design.lth.se
Examinator: Christina Isaxon, christina.isaxon@design.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.eat.lth.se

Further information

Guidance when needed.