Deck 15: Ergonomic Hazards: Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders WMSDS

Question 1

Most jurisdictions do not have legislation that addresses workplace ergonomics.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which of the following variables is generally considered to be a desirable ergonomic strategy?

A) Sitting versus standing.
B) Provision and location of safety devices
C) Provision of warning devices
D) Establishment of procedures/provision of training
E) All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

From an economic perspective, addressing ergonomic concerns usually results in a net expense for employers.

Question 5

What injury accounts for the greatest number of lost time injury claims?

A) Strains and sprains
B) Traumatic injuries and disorders
C) Fractures and dislocations
D) Superficial wounds
E) Chronic diseases

Question 6

Hand tools should have thin handles.

Question 7

The incidence of cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) is extremely low for clerical workers.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

The rear portion of the keyboard should be lower than the front.

Question 11

Back belts serve as effective personal protective equipment.

Question 12

The science of human factors can help reduce both product and workplace hazards in which of the following ways?

A) Hazard elimination by design
B) Provision and location of safety devices
C) Provision of warning devices
D) Establishment of procedures/provision of training
E) All of the above

Question 13

Ergonomics is the science of conforming the workplace and all of its elements to the worker.

Question 14

Excess buildup of this fluid can cause swelling that, in turn, causes pressure on the surrounding nerves, causing a condition known as tendinitis.

Question 15

Raynaud's phenomenon refers to which of the following type of WMSD?

A) Tendon-related disorders
B) Peripheral nerve entrapment
C) Vascular
D) Muscular
E) Joint/joint capsule

Question 16

A sprain is a stretching or tearing of muscle or tendons.

Question 17

Horizontal work areas that do require workers to bend or twist are preferred.

Question 18

Stationary jobs can result in stress if the worker doesn't take precautions, such as standing, stretching, or moving.

Question 19

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

Question 20

Injuries that are attributed to the frequent and constant computer use are collectively referred to by what term?

A) RSIs
B) IRSs
C) VDT
D) CTDs
E) CTSs

Question 21

Which of the following would be a recommended setting for a computer user?

A) Locate the top of the screen 60 degrees above eye level
B) Tilt chair so that back inclined slightly backward
C) Elbows relaxed at right angles
D) Wrists bent upward
E) Knees are above the hips when seated

Question 22

One way to reduce stress among the employees within a workplace is to _____.

A) standardize work surface heights for all employees
B) provide softer lighting
C) increase production
D) provide adjustable machines or work surfaces
E) isolate employees to reduce conflicts

Question 23

Which of the following represents anthropometric data?

A) Lighting level
B) Noise level
C) Weight of material units
D) Average reach of workers
E) Lifting capacity of a hoist

Question 24

Which of the following is classified as a nerve and circulation disorder?

A) Thoracic outlet syndrome
B) Radial tunnel syndrome
C) Sulcus ulnaris syndrome
D) Cubital tunnel syndrome
E) Guyon's canal syndrome

Question 25

Which of the following represents anthropometric data?

A) Lighting level
B) Noise level
C) Weight of material units
D) Average reach of workers
E) Lifting capacity of a hoist