Ergonomics Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ergonomics considers the match between the person, the
equipment they use, the work ____ and the work environment -
correct answer ✅Processes
The area between the shoulders (47.8 inches) and the waist (32.5
inches) is the recommended occupational work zone (T/F) -
correct answer ✅true
Every $1 invested in safety/ergo has a __ return on investment -
liberty mutual insurance co. -
correct answer ✅$3 to $6
Currently more the 50% of the workforce is over the age of 50 (T/F)
-
correct answer ✅False
A tertiary reach zone is more than __ inches from the body -
correct answer ✅24
ergonomics principles are used to improve the "fit" between the
worker and the workplace (T/F) -
correct answer ✅true
,Ergonomics Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
in the US there is a requirement for an ergonomist to be certified
(T/F) -
correct answer ✅False
Ergonomics means the blending of the work place to the worker
(t/f) -
correct answer ✅true
A benefit of ergonomics is increased __ -
correct answer ✅productivity
a person's capabilities, physical attributes and work habits must be
recognized to improve ergonomics factors in the workplace (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
A person's power zone is located when they bend their elbow at 90
degrees angle (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
, Ergonomics Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Work activities should be avoided below knee level or about 23.4
inches (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
OSHA's General Duty Clause, 5(a)(1), states that "Each employer
shall furnish to his/her employees employment and a place of
employment which are free from recognized hazards that are
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm" (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
According to the OSHA W-1 Basic Screening Tool Push or Pull with
more than ___ pounds of initial force for more than 2 hours total
per day is a risk factor -
correct answer ✅20
Working with the back bent more than __ degrees for more than 2
total per day is a risk factor for MSDs -
correct answer ✅30
According to the OSHA W-1 Basic Screening Tool kneeling or
squatting for more than 2 hours total per day is a risk factor (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ergonomics considers the match between the person, the
equipment they use, the work ____ and the work environment -
correct answer ✅Processes
The area between the shoulders (47.8 inches) and the waist (32.5
inches) is the recommended occupational work zone (T/F) -
correct answer ✅true
Every $1 invested in safety/ergo has a __ return on investment -
liberty mutual insurance co. -
correct answer ✅$3 to $6
Currently more the 50% of the workforce is over the age of 50 (T/F)
-
correct answer ✅False
A tertiary reach zone is more than __ inches from the body -
correct answer ✅24
ergonomics principles are used to improve the "fit" between the
worker and the workplace (T/F) -
correct answer ✅true
,Ergonomics Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
in the US there is a requirement for an ergonomist to be certified
(T/F) -
correct answer ✅False
Ergonomics means the blending of the work place to the worker
(t/f) -
correct answer ✅true
A benefit of ergonomics is increased __ -
correct answer ✅productivity
a person's capabilities, physical attributes and work habits must be
recognized to improve ergonomics factors in the workplace (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
A person's power zone is located when they bend their elbow at 90
degrees angle (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
, Ergonomics Assessment Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Work activities should be avoided below knee level or about 23.4
inches (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
OSHA's General Duty Clause, 5(a)(1), states that "Each employer
shall furnish to his/her employees employment and a place of
employment which are free from recognized hazards that are
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm" (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
According to the OSHA W-1 Basic Screening Tool Push or Pull with
more than ___ pounds of initial force for more than 2 hours total
per day is a risk factor -
correct answer ✅20
Working with the back bent more than __ degrees for more than 2
total per day is a risk factor for MSDs -
correct answer ✅30
According to the OSHA W-1 Basic Screening Tool kneeling or
squatting for more than 2 hours total per day is a risk factor (T/F) -
correct answer ✅True
