Deck 8: Ergonomic Hazards: Musculoskeletal Disorders Msds and Cumulative Trauma Disorders Ctds

Question 1

Ergonomics is a multidisciplinary science that seeks to conform the workplace and all of its physiological aspects to the worker.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

OSHA's Ergonomic Standard passed but was later repealed.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The purpose of baseline health surveillance is to prevent people from performing work.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Understanding the hazards associated with a job or process is provided by training and education to which of the following?

A) Managers
B) Supervisors
C) Employees
D) All of the above

Question 5

Jobs that are repetitive involve short-cycle motion that is repeated continually.

Question 6

One way to reduce stress among the employees within the workplace is to do which of the following?

A) Increase the number of managers
B) Increase production
C) Provide adjustable machines or work surfaces
D) Increase wages

Question 7

Tools used within the workplace should be checked for excessive vibration.

Question 8

Repetitive strain injury is an umbrella term that covers a number of cumulative trauma disorders.

Question 9

Frequent and constant computer use has lead to an explosion of injuries. These injuries are known as

A) RSIs
B) IRSs
C) VDTs
D) None of the above

Question 10

RSI is caused by forceful or awkward hand movements repeated frequently.

Question 11

Standing for extended periods, particularly in one place, can produce unsafe levels of stress on the back, legs, and feet.

Question 12

The meat packing industry has a low incidents of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs).

Question 13

The focus of an ergonomics program is to make the job fit the person; not to make the person fit the job.

Question 14

Workers' compensation claims for MSDs and CTDs are fewer than generally thought by the public.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is more accurate concerning OSHA's Ergonomic Standard?

A) There is still much disagreement between businesses and OSHA concerning the need for an Ergonomic Standard.
B) Most businesses agree that an Ergonomic Standard is needed.
C) OSHA's plans for having an Ergonomic standard are very popular with businesses.
D) None of the above are accurate.

Question 16

In the age of high technology, what is the key to the most significant and enduring productivity and improvement?

A) Robotic involvement
B) Human involvement
C) Computer involvement
D) Laser beam involvement

Question 17

Identification of ergonomic hazards is based on ergonomic risk factors.

Question 18

OSHA publishes guidelines for general safety and health program management that

A) Are voluntary
B) Provide employers with information
C) Provide employers with guidance needed to meet their obligations
D) All of the above