Ergonomics Test Review Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅learn human capabilities, limitations, branch of
science. Use knowledge to improve people's interaction with
products, systems and environment.
What are the objectives of ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅enhance effectiveness and efficiency of work,
enhance desirable human values.
What are some of the costs of poor ergonomics in the workplace
for employees? -
correct answer ✅accidents/injuries, fatigue, stress, low job
satisfaction.
What are some of the costs of poor ergonomics in the workplace
for employers? -
correct answer ✅increased risk for accidents/overexercison,
increased turnover and absenteeism, pressure on wage levels.
difficulty finding replacements.
Why should static contractions be avoided? -
correct answer ✅they are strenuous and take up higher energy
consumption, higher heart rate, longer recovery time.
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What is ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅learn human capabilities, limitations, branch of
science. Use knowledge to improve people's interaction with
products, systems and environment.
What are the objectives of ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅enhance effectiveness and efficiency of work,
enhance desirable human values.
What are some of the costs of poor ergonomics in the workplace
for employees? -
correct answer ✅accidents/injuries, fatigue, stress, low job
satisfaction.
What are some of the costs of poor ergonomics in the workplace
for employers? -
correct answer ✅increased risk for accidents/overexercison,
increased turnover and absenteeism, pressure on wage levels.
difficulty finding replacements.
Why should static contractions be avoided? -
correct answer ✅they are strenuous and take up higher energy
consumption, higher heart rate, longer recovery time.
