R. KIN EXAM: Ergonomics Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Primary ergonomic risk factors -
correct answer ✅1. Force
2. Repetition
3. Postures
Physical demands analysis (PDA) -
correct answer ✅A standardized evaluation of the physical and
cognitive demands of a job completed by a person familiar with the
job
Steps to conduct an ergonomic risk assessment -
correct answer ✅1. Establish a common ergonomic assessment
method
2. Involve workers performing the job
3. Conduct the objective assessment
4. Assess what you've collected
5. Create a plan moving forward
NIOSH lifting equation -
correct answer ✅Designed to meet specific lifting-related criteria
that
, R. KIN EXAM: Ergonomics Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
encompass biomechanical, work physiology, and psychophysical
assumptions
Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) -
correct answer ✅Tool that provides evaluations of force, posture
and duration for the neck, trunk and upper arms, coupled with
muscle function and physical load of the body
Rapid entire body assessment (REBA) -
correct answer ✅Tool that uses a systematic process to evaluate
whole body postural MSD risks associated with job tasks, including
body posture, forceful exertions, type of movement, repetition, and
coupling
Snook table -
correct answer ✅Outlines design goals for various lifting, lowering,
pushing, pulling, and carrying tasks based on research by Dr. Stover
Snook
HAV calculator -
correct answer ✅Tool that evaluates hand-arm vibration exposure
in the workplace
Answers (Grade A+)
Primary ergonomic risk factors -
correct answer ✅1. Force
2. Repetition
3. Postures
Physical demands analysis (PDA) -
correct answer ✅A standardized evaluation of the physical and
cognitive demands of a job completed by a person familiar with the
job
Steps to conduct an ergonomic risk assessment -
correct answer ✅1. Establish a common ergonomic assessment
method
2. Involve workers performing the job
3. Conduct the objective assessment
4. Assess what you've collected
5. Create a plan moving forward
NIOSH lifting equation -
correct answer ✅Designed to meet specific lifting-related criteria
that
, R. KIN EXAM: Ergonomics Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
encompass biomechanical, work physiology, and psychophysical
assumptions
Rapid upper limb assessment (RULA) -
correct answer ✅Tool that provides evaluations of force, posture
and duration for the neck, trunk and upper arms, coupled with
muscle function and physical load of the body
Rapid entire body assessment (REBA) -
correct answer ✅Tool that uses a systematic process to evaluate
whole body postural MSD risks associated with job tasks, including
body posture, forceful exertions, type of movement, repetition, and
coupling
Snook table -
correct answer ✅Outlines design goals for various lifting, lowering,
pushing, pulling, and carrying tasks based on research by Dr. Stover
Snook
HAV calculator -
correct answer ✅Tool that evaluates hand-arm vibration exposure
in the workplace
