Introduction to Ergonomics Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to _____. -
correct answer ✅the individual worker
Ergonomic risk factors are inherent in each of the following areas
EXCEPT _____. -
correct answer ✅the system
Workers are likely to develop musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
when they ________. -
correct answer ✅lift heavy objects
5. Fitness for physical activity is can be defined as a combination of
all of the following factors EXCEPT _____.
a. endurance
b. flexibility
c. age
d. coordination -
correct answer ✅Age
Work-Related musculoskeletal disorders are nothing more than
musculoskeletal disorders that are ________. -
correct answer ✅caused or made worse by the work environment
, Introduction to Ergonomics Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 40% of all WMSDs
involve injury to _____. -
correct answer ✅the back
At the heart of ergonomic design is the idea that equipment should
be designed so that _____. -
correct answer ✅it's able to meet the unique needs of each
employee
_____ are tissues that connect bones to bones. -
correct answer ✅Ligaments
Most people have had their first episode of back pain by age _____.
-
correct answer ✅35
What is one possible reason for a greater number of
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among women? -
correct answer ✅The lack of workplace accommodation to the
most workers' height and reach
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to _____. -
correct answer ✅the individual worker
Ergonomic risk factors are inherent in each of the following areas
EXCEPT _____. -
correct answer ✅the system
Workers are likely to develop musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
when they ________. -
correct answer ✅lift heavy objects
5. Fitness for physical activity is can be defined as a combination of
all of the following factors EXCEPT _____.
a. endurance
b. flexibility
c. age
d. coordination -
correct answer ✅Age
Work-Related musculoskeletal disorders are nothing more than
musculoskeletal disorders that are ________. -
correct answer ✅caused or made worse by the work environment
, Introduction to Ergonomics Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 40% of all WMSDs
involve injury to _____. -
correct answer ✅the back
At the heart of ergonomic design is the idea that equipment should
be designed so that _____. -
correct answer ✅it's able to meet the unique needs of each
employee
_____ are tissues that connect bones to bones. -
correct answer ✅Ligaments
Most people have had their first episode of back pain by age _____.
-
correct answer ✅35
What is one possible reason for a greater number of
musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among women? -
correct answer ✅The lack of workplace accommodation to the
most workers' height and reach
