Industrial Ergonomics

Question 1.

When constant use of the strength of the upper part of the body is involved, the working surface needs to be lower.

Provide forearm and wrist support when possible.

Design for work surfaces 150-400 mm below the elbow height.

Support the lower region of the back

Question 2. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are referred to by many names. Which of the following is not included in the name?

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)

Repetitive motion injuries (RMI)

Cumulative risk injuries (CRI)

Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs)

Question 3. When a finger is moved from a fully extended position to a contraction state, the tendon moves about __________ cm.

1

2

5

8

Question 4. Incidence rate represents the number of injuries and illnesses per __________ full-time workers.

1,000

5,000

10,000

100,000

Question 5. For delicate work in the design for a standing operation, the work surface should be __________ above the elbow height.

0-50mm (0"-2")

50-100mm (2"-4")

150-250mm (6"-10")

250-300mm (10"-12")

Question 6. Which of the following is not one of the main risk factors of WMSDs?

Force

Speed

Repetition

Awkward posture

Question 7. In the design for a standing operation, the __________ height of a worker is the main reference point because the hands are used mostly in the range between the elbow and hip heights.

elbow

wrist

knuckle

hip

Question 8. Work stations should be designed for the __________ percentile female to reach the work area.

5th

50th

90th

95th

Question 9. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2013), women are __________ times more likely to have CTS than men.

1.2

1.5

3

5

Question 10. In the guidelines for developing an ergonomic program to reduce WMSD in the former OSHA Ergonomics Legislation, for which of the following is training not required?

When the job is identified as a hazard

When an employee is assigned to the problem job

Periodically, at least every three years

When the employer consults with an employee in a problem job

Question 11. Discuss the guidelines for developing an ergonomic program to reduce WMSDs in the former OSHA Ergonomics Legislation. Include management leadership, employee participation, hazard analysis, training, and program evaluation.