Deck 10: Ergonomics Hazards: Musculokeletal Disorders Msdsand Cumulative Trauma Ctds

Question 1

OSHA currently has an approved and implemented Ergonomic Standard that applies to all organizations that fall under OSHA's jurisdiction.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Attitudes and personalities are human factors that can help ensure that safe work practices are adhered to or they are undermined.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of the following methods should be used for safe selection and use of hand tools?

A)Minimize the use of anthropometric data
B)Increase the amount of repetition
C)Minimize awkward positions
D)Increase the amount of force required to operate the tool

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The word ergonomics i s derived from the Greek language. Ergon means work and nomos means laws.

Question 5

Ergonomics is a multidisciplinary science that seeks to conform the worker to the workplace.

Question 6

A high rate of cumulative trauma disorders is an indicator of ergonomic problems.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a tunnel syndrome injury?

A)Ganglion cysts
B)Guyon's canal
C)Sulcus ulnarius syndrome
D)Cubital tunnel

Question 8

MSDs and CTDs are not as high on the list of the top ten causes of workers' compensation payments as the general public thinks.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT typically an indicator of ergonomic problems in the workplace?

A)Poor quality
B)Employee complaints
C)Absenteeism
D)Decline in the incidence of accidents and injuries

Question 10

The cost of conducting ergonomics research is often greater than the savings that might result from it.

Question 11

Environmental factors generally have no effect on the stress levels of workers.

Question 12

A high incidence of manual material handling can lead to musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a program element in OSHA's ergonomic guidelines?

A)Hazard prevention and control
B)Worksite analysis
C)Medical management
D)OSHA audits

Question 14

Worker behavior on the job is not affected by the expectations of those in positions of authority.

Question 15

Human factors is a science that acts as a bridge between research about human beings and designing products for human beings.

Question 16

Organizational culture has little or no effect on worker behavior.

Question 17

Which of the following is a common factor that can affect the level of physical stress associated with a given job?

A)Amount of surface contact
B)Type of motion involved in doing the job
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 18

Videotaping is not used to identify specific ergonomic problems because it violates the privacy rights of employees.

Question 19

Sitting and standing are two factors which can affect the stress levels of workers.

Question 20

OSHA has a comprehensive standard covering all ergonomic requirements for employers.

Question 21

Anthropometric measurements used to study the interaction of workers with tools, equipment, workstations, and PPE include which of the following?

A)Body composition, size, structure, circumference, with, length, and somatype
B)Glove size
C)Shoe size
D)None of the above

Question 22

Human, environmental, organizational, and job factors that influence the behavior of workers in ways that affect safety and health are known as what?

A)Human factors
B)Personal traits
C)Human characteristics
D)None of the above

Question 23

When analyzing a workstation from the perspective of ergonomics, which of the following factors should be considered?

A)Whether or not the workstation will cause awkward postures for the worker
B)Cost of the workstation
C)Proximity of the workstation to the nearest exit
D)Reputation of the manufacturer of the workstation

Question 24

A concept that is gaining acceptance in bridging the gap between treatment and a safe return to work is called what?

A)Rehabilitation
B)Work hardening
C)Workers compensation
D)None of the above

Question 25

Which of the following are helpful ergonomic assessment tools?

A)RULA and REBA
B)HALP and MASRC
C)GMAC and PERT
D)None of the above