L - Ergonomics in the workplace Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what is ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅- the science concerned w/ fitting the job or task
to the physical or mental capabilities of the worker
why is it important to apply ergonomic principles to the workplace?
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correct answer ✅- reduce fatalities, injuries and health disorders
- improve productivity and quality of work
poor ergonomics can lead to the following hazards -
correct answer ✅- musculoskeletal disorders
- visbility
- fall
what do MOL inspectors check for? -
correct answer ✅- under the ohs act
- see if these hazards in the workplace are addressed
what is a musculoskeletal disorder? -
correct answer ✅- an umbrella term for a number of injuries and
disorders of the musculoskeletal system
, L - Ergonomics in the workplace Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what do MSDs include? -
correct answer ✅- muscles, tendons, nerves, bursa, blood vessels,
joints, spinal discs, ligaments
other terms that mean the same as MSDs include: -
correct answer ✅- repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- cumulative trauma disorder
- work related musculoskeletal disorder
- musculoskeletal injury (MSI)
- occupational overuse syndrome
when do MSDs occur? -
correct answer ✅- when the demands of the job exceed the
capabilities of the person doing the job
- to prevent MSDs its important to apply good ergonomic principles
msd causes -
correct answer ✅- can occur suddenly or develop gradually over
weeks, months, or even years
- linked to known hazards in the workplace
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what is ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅- the science concerned w/ fitting the job or task
to the physical or mental capabilities of the worker
why is it important to apply ergonomic principles to the workplace?
-
correct answer ✅- reduce fatalities, injuries and health disorders
- improve productivity and quality of work
poor ergonomics can lead to the following hazards -
correct answer ✅- musculoskeletal disorders
- visbility
- fall
what do MOL inspectors check for? -
correct answer ✅- under the ohs act
- see if these hazards in the workplace are addressed
what is a musculoskeletal disorder? -
correct answer ✅- an umbrella term for a number of injuries and
disorders of the musculoskeletal system
, L - Ergonomics in the workplace Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
what do MSDs include? -
correct answer ✅- muscles, tendons, nerves, bursa, blood vessels,
joints, spinal discs, ligaments
other terms that mean the same as MSDs include: -
correct answer ✅- repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- cumulative trauma disorder
- work related musculoskeletal disorder
- musculoskeletal injury (MSI)
- occupational overuse syndrome
when do MSDs occur? -
correct answer ✅- when the demands of the job exceed the
capabilities of the person doing the job
- to prevent MSDs its important to apply good ergonomic principles
msd causes -
correct answer ✅- can occur suddenly or develop gradually over
weeks, months, or even years
- linked to known hazards in the workplace
