Facility Planning and Safety Engineering (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

Apply some engineering analysis and techniques in designing facility and flow interaction;
Analyze the floor space requirement, machine and facility requirement based on layout optimization models;
Utilize basic knowledge Safety, Health and Environment to control workplace hazards to prevent injuries, illness and property damage;
Analyze safety management in a TQM (Total Quality Management) environment on manufacturing/service company.

Topic:

(1) Introduction Facility Planning, Time Study & Process Design
(2) Flow Analysis Techniques & Activity Relationship Analysis
(3) Ergonomic and the Principles of Motion Economy
(4) Receiving, Shipping, Storage and Warehousing, Material Handling & Equipment
(5) Office Layout Techniques and Space Requirements & Area Allocation
(6) Introduction Safety and Health & Accidents and Their Effects – Theories of Accident Causation
(7) Roles and Professional Certifications for Safety and Health & Competition in the Global Marketplace
(8) Laws and Regulations & The Human element
(9) Hazard Assessment, Prevention, and Control
(10) Management of Safety and Health