OSHA- 30- Construction
When applying ergonomic principles to your office environment, what should you do to avoid injury?
correct answersIdentify the ergonomic risks associated with tasks you perform on the job.
Ergonomics is the applied science of designing environments so what can happen? correct
answersPeople and the things they use can interact most efficiently and safely.
What type of condition does repeated stress on muscles, joints, tendons, and delicate nerve tissues
cause? correct answersCumulative trauma disorder (CTD)
What CTD results from prolonged or repetitive flexing of your wrists and causes numbness, tingling, and
pain? correct answersCarpal tunnel syndrome
Which of the following is an example of static loading? correct answersHolding a phone during a lengthy
phone conversation
Why does working in an uncomfortably cold office increase your risk of developing a CTD in your
shoulder, arm, wrist, or hand? correct answersBecause it will cause blood flow to shift from your
extremities to your core
What CTD risk factor is associated with resting your wrist on the edge of the desk while typing? correct
answersContact stress
In what area of your back are you most likely to feel pain that results from sitting in one position for too
long without adequate back support or with poor posture? correct answersLumbar area
What office activity is most likely to cause trigger finger? correct answersRepetitively using a manual
stapler
, Which behavior is an example of working in your comfort zone? correct answersKeeping key objects
close to your body
What is the most appropriate response to initial CTD warning signs? correct answersApply ergonomic
best practices
What is the best description on a "neutral posture?" correct answersKeeping your body aligned and
balanced and maintaining the natural S-curve of your spine.
Toxic gases are the most serious of fires correct answersTrue
Workplace violence is primarily physical violence correct answersFalse
Dangers from natural disasters include drowning, collapsing structures, and flying debris. correct
answersTrue
Fuel, heat, and oxygen complete the fire tetrahedron. correct answersFalse
poor planning or lack of preparedness is only a danger in fire emergencies correct answersFalse
A toxic chemical release can produce toxic gases, contamination, explosions, and possibly, fire. correct
answersTrue
Of the primary dangers of fire, which is the most serious? correct answersToxic gases
Which of the following components must be present for a fire to ignite and continue burning? correct
answersFuel, oxygen, ignition source, and a chemical chain reaction
Do poor planning and lack of preparedness present a danger in an emergency situation? correct
answersYes
When applying ergonomic principles to your office environment, what should you do to avoid injury?
correct answersIdentify the ergonomic risks associated with tasks you perform on the job.
Ergonomics is the applied science of designing environments so what can happen? correct
answersPeople and the things they use can interact most efficiently and safely.
What type of condition does repeated stress on muscles, joints, tendons, and delicate nerve tissues
cause? correct answersCumulative trauma disorder (CTD)
What CTD results from prolonged or repetitive flexing of your wrists and causes numbness, tingling, and
pain? correct answersCarpal tunnel syndrome
Which of the following is an example of static loading? correct answersHolding a phone during a lengthy
phone conversation
Why does working in an uncomfortably cold office increase your risk of developing a CTD in your
shoulder, arm, wrist, or hand? correct answersBecause it will cause blood flow to shift from your
extremities to your core
What CTD risk factor is associated with resting your wrist on the edge of the desk while typing? correct
answersContact stress
In what area of your back are you most likely to feel pain that results from sitting in one position for too
long without adequate back support or with poor posture? correct answersLumbar area
What office activity is most likely to cause trigger finger? correct answersRepetitively using a manual
stapler
, Which behavior is an example of working in your comfort zone? correct answersKeeping key objects
close to your body
What is the most appropriate response to initial CTD warning signs? correct answersApply ergonomic
best practices
What is the best description on a "neutral posture?" correct answersKeeping your body aligned and
balanced and maintaining the natural S-curve of your spine.
Toxic gases are the most serious of fires correct answersTrue
Workplace violence is primarily physical violence correct answersFalse
Dangers from natural disasters include drowning, collapsing structures, and flying debris. correct
answersTrue
Fuel, heat, and oxygen complete the fire tetrahedron. correct answersFalse
poor planning or lack of preparedness is only a danger in fire emergencies correct answersFalse
A toxic chemical release can produce toxic gases, contamination, explosions, and possibly, fire. correct
answersTrue
Of the primary dangers of fire, which is the most serious? correct answersToxic gases
Which of the following components must be present for a fire to ignite and continue burning? correct
answersFuel, oxygen, ignition source, and a chemical chain reaction
Do poor planning and lack of preparedness present a danger in an emergency situation? correct
answersYes
