Intro to Ergonomics Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Ergonomics Defined -
correct answer ✅• A branch of science that focuses on the
achievement of optimal relationships between workers and their
work Environment.
• Root origin: Greek:
- Ergo = Work
- Nomos = Laws of
- Ergonomics = Laws of Work
Roots of Ergonomics -
correct answer ✅Ramazzini studied the ill-effects of poor posture
and poorly designed tools on the health of workers in the early
1700's.
Ramazzini's two factors that have potential for harmful effects in
worker health: 1) noxious vapors, fine particles and materials
handled; and 2) violent and irregular motions and unnatural
postures of the body.
Branches of Ergonomics -
correct answer ✅• Industrial or Occupational Ergonomics
- originated in Europe (especially the U.K)
- Concentrates on physical aspects of work and performance
, Intro to Ergonomics Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
• Human Factors
- originated in the U.S. and Canada
- focus more on psychological aspects of work
Main Objective of Ergonomics: Achieve an optimal relationship
between people and their work environment.
Factoid on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) -
correct answer ✅• In the United States alone, the annual cost
associated with the diagnosis and care of musculoskeletal trauma
amounts to tens of billions of dollars ,
• In the United States today, occupational musculoskeletal
disorders are the leading causes of work disability,
• Changes in health care policy and demand for improved allocation
of health care resources by the Federal, government have also
recently placed greater pressure on health care professionals to
provide the most cost-effective treatment for these disorders, as
well as to validate treatment effectiveness.
Disease categories Rank Ordered Based on Limitation of Activity -
correct answer ✅• 1. Musculoskeletal System
• 2. Circulatory System
Answers (Grade A+)
Ergonomics Defined -
correct answer ✅• A branch of science that focuses on the
achievement of optimal relationships between workers and their
work Environment.
• Root origin: Greek:
- Ergo = Work
- Nomos = Laws of
- Ergonomics = Laws of Work
Roots of Ergonomics -
correct answer ✅Ramazzini studied the ill-effects of poor posture
and poorly designed tools on the health of workers in the early
1700's.
Ramazzini's two factors that have potential for harmful effects in
worker health: 1) noxious vapors, fine particles and materials
handled; and 2) violent and irregular motions and unnatural
postures of the body.
Branches of Ergonomics -
correct answer ✅• Industrial or Occupational Ergonomics
- originated in Europe (especially the U.K)
- Concentrates on physical aspects of work and performance
, Intro to Ergonomics Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
• Human Factors
- originated in the U.S. and Canada
- focus more on psychological aspects of work
Main Objective of Ergonomics: Achieve an optimal relationship
between people and their work environment.
Factoid on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) -
correct answer ✅• In the United States alone, the annual cost
associated with the diagnosis and care of musculoskeletal trauma
amounts to tens of billions of dollars ,
• In the United States today, occupational musculoskeletal
disorders are the leading causes of work disability,
• Changes in health care policy and demand for improved allocation
of health care resources by the Federal, government have also
recently placed greater pressure on health care professionals to
provide the most cost-effective treatment for these disorders, as
well as to validate treatment effectiveness.
Disease categories Rank Ordered Based on Limitation of Activity -
correct answer ✅• 1. Musculoskeletal System
• 2. Circulatory System
