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Question1
Some conditions that can cause musculoskeletal disorders can be brought on by:

Complete

Mark 1.00 out of Oa. Sudden increase in your workload
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Ob. Introduction of a new process to your work routine
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Use of vibrating tools


Od. Maintaining poor or unhealthy posture

( All the options.
e.
Question 2 Ergonomics is a body of knowledge concerned with:

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Oa. Human abilities
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Ob. Design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments
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Oc. Fitting the job or task to the person

d. All of the options




Question 3 Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)are musculoskeletal disorders that are caused
Complete by or made worse by the work environment or working conditions. However, these problems can be
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prevented by using ergonomic solutions to create a healthier work environment. Which one of the
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following is NOT a way to protect yourself from WMSDs when using a mouse?
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Oa. Alternate hands to operate the mouse

Ob. Use keyboard shortcuts when possible


Oc. Use the lightest pressure needed to click


d. Use your wrist to move the mouse (not your elbow)

Oe. Take breaks every 20 minutes you use your mouse




Question 4
The main categories of ergonomic risk are:

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Mark 1.00 out of Oa. Environment risks found in your work environment
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b. Equipment- risks associated withthe equipment you use and proper fit/adjustment
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c. Work practices - risks caused by work requirements, processes or procedures

Od. Individual -risks that are unique to you as an individual, such as a physical characteristic,

habits and behavior

e All the options




Question 5 Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)are musculoskeletal disorders that are caused
Complete by or made worse by the work environment or working conditions. However, these problems can be
Mark 0.00 out of prevented by using ergonomic solutions to create a healthier work environment. Which one of the
1.00
following is NOT a way to protect yourself from WMSDs when using a KEYBOARD?
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Oa. Use the keyboard legs to the keyboard toward you
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ob. Keep your wrists in neutral (not bent up or down)

Oc. Keep your elbows at a 90° angle

d. Use keyboard shortcuts when possible


Oe. Let your shoulders relax




Question 6
Near-sightedness is also called ....
Complete

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Oa. presbyopia
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Ob. astigmatism
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(OC. myopia

Od. hyperopia

, Question 7 Ergonomic risk factors and injuries result in indirect costs for employers.
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False
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b. True
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Question 8 Ergonomic risk factors and injuries result in direct costs for employers and employees.
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True
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Ob. False
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Question 9 What is ergonomics called in the USA?
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Mark 0.00 out of Human factors
a.
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Ob. All of the options
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Human factors engineering

Od. Human engineering



Question 10 What are the potential benefits of this course?
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Mark 1.00 out of Learn about health and safety
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Ob. Learn about risk factors for work related injury
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OC. Reduce workplace injuries

d Increase productivity


Only a, b and c


All of them
f.
Question 11
Ergonomic risk factors and injuries result in indirect costs for employees.
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Mark 1.00 out of True
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Ob. False
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Question 12
Ergonomic risk factors include:

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Oa. Environment
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Ob. Posture
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Work organization

d Contact stress


All of the options




Question 13 Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)are musculoskeletal disorders that are caused
Complete by made worse by the
or work environment or working conditions. Which one of the following

Mark 1.00 out of statements is NOT true?
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P Elagquestion O a. Swelling or stiffness in the joints


Ob. Tingling or aching

c. Increased range of motion in the joints


Od. Cramping

Oe. Redness or change in skin colouring
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