Ergonomics Awareness Training for Supervisors UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Ergonomics Awareness Training For Supervisors
Ergonomics Awareness Training for
Supervisors UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
The historical condition, carpenters elbow, is caused by repeated hammer use and results in
irritation to the ulna nerve which passes over the elbow. Can this condition occur today? -
Correct Answer- Ye...
Ergonomics Awareness Training for
Supervisors UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
The historical condition, carpenters elbow, is caused by repeated hammer use and results in
irritation to the ulna nerve which passes over the elbow. Can this condition occur today? -
Correct Answer- Yes
Which of the following is a contributing risk factor for developing a MSD? - Correct Answer-
Arthritis
A benefit of a good workplace design is - Correct Answer- Increased productivity
In the following picture, what ergonomics risk factor would be of concern? (typing picture) -
Correct Answer- Excessive repetition of movements.
In the following picture, the worker has a neutral neck posture. - Correct Answer- False
Who can develop a MSD? - Correct Answer- Anyone
In the following picture, what ergonomics risk factor would be of concern? (Sailor using a
rotary sander tool picture) - Correct Answer- Hand - Arm Vibration
Neutral posture is the optimal position of each joint to provide the highest strength, speed and
control. - Correct Answer- TRUE
Personal contributing risk factors for the development of a MSD include: - Correct Answer-
Age, gender, previous injury
The physical ergonomics risk factors include - Correct Answer- Vibration, Force, Posture,
Repetition, Duration, Compression
, In the following picture, what could be done in this situation to prevent back strain? (Person
working on engine picture) - Correct Answer- Use a step ladder so the worker wouldn't have
to reach so far
Encouraging early reporting of MSD signs or symptoms will decrease the severity of the
disorder. - Correct Answer- True
Loss of strength is a possible MSD symptom. - Correct Answer- TRUE
Restricted work days is an example of a direct injury cost. - Correct Answer- FALSE
Physical workplace risk factors, such as force and posture, can be changed in the workplace. -
Correct Answer- TRUE
If a worker experiences discomfort on the job they should go home early and rest. - Correct
Answer- FALSE
Workplace disorders are relatively new (i.e. since personal computer use) - Correct Answer-
FALSE
What does MSD stand for? - Correct Answer- musculoskeletal disorder
Which work situation would be an ergonomics concern? - Correct Answer- Working in
awkward or stationary positions, Repeating the same motion throughout the workday and
Lifting 50 lbs from below the knees.
MSDs affect the soft tissues which are: - Correct Answer- muscles, tendons, nerves
To help reduce the risk of white finger you should do which of the following? - Correct
Answer- Dampen vibration transmission from the tool to the hand
From what type of injury do MSDs usually occur? - Correct Answer- micro-traumas
occurring slowly over time (chronic exposure)
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