Ergonomics- Done

Question 1

Benefits of ergonomics

Answer 1

1. High productivity
2. Avoidance if illness and injury risk
3. Increased satisfaction among workforce

Question 2

Common examples of ergonomic risk factors

Answer 2

1. Repetitive, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands
2. Frequent or heavy lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying of heavy objects
3. Prolonged awkward postures
4. Vibration and cold may add to risk

Question 3

Level if risk depends on

Answer 3

1. Intensity
2. Frequency
3. Duration

Of exposure

Question 4

Major component of ergonomics is…

Answer 4

Development of industry specific and task specific guidelines to reduce and prevent workplace musculoskeletal disorders

Question 5

Current guidelines listed on CDC website

Answer 5

1. Beverage distribution letter from OSHA, 2011
2. Guidelines for shipyards
3. Guidelines for poultry processing
4. Guidelines for retail grocery stores
5. Guidelines for nursing homes
6. Ergonomic program management guidelines for meatpacking plants

Question 6

Enforcement for ergonomics plans

Answer 6

1. Department of Labor
2. OSHA
3. Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH act- General Duty Clause

Question 7

Genera duty clause

Answer 7

• describes the employer’s obligation to furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees

Question 8

Outreach and assistance for ergonomics

Answer 8

1. OSHA ergonomic etools
2. Success stories
3. Case studies
4. Cooperative programs
5. Training and education
6. Industry developed guidelines

Question 9

Industry specific etools for ergonomics

Answer 9

1. Solutions go electrical contractors
2. Baggage handling
3. Beverage delivery
4. Computer workstations
5. Grocery warehousing
6. Healthcare
7. Poultry processing
8. Printing
9. Sewing

Question 10

Industry developed guidelines are available from

Answer 10

1. American apparel and footwear association
2. American furniture manufacturers association
3. National telecommunications panel

Question 11

Ergonomics

Answer 11

• The science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population
• Refers to assessing those work related factors that may pose a risk to musculoskeletal disorders and recommendations to alleviate them
• Scope can be much broader