In this course, students will learn various essential organizational and psychological factors in occupational safety and work design for the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) characterised in intelligent manufacturing and learn as well to develop an understanding of related organizational management principles, social-technical integration, changes in skills and competence requirements of workers, effects of advanced equipment and system characteristics on personnel performance, risk and safety management, evaluation of OHS consequences of Industry 4.0, integration of OHS into Industry 4.0, challenges of Safety Assurance for Industry 4.0 and the desirable organizational design and collaboration on a smooth transition towards Industry 4.0. They will also gain an overview of technical and management techniques used to prevent and investigate industrial accidents and develop a broad appreciation of the management responsibility and practices for the health and safety of the employee.  

Examination: Students will be assessed via a 2-hour written examination on their understanding of concepts learned in class, textbooks, reading materials and their ability to apply subject-related knowledge.