ESAMS- GENERAL ERGONOMICS
AWARENESS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The power zone for lifting with the greatest strength and lowest risk of injury is close to
the body, between? - Correct Answers -thigh and shoulder height
The application of ergonomics can do all of the following, except? - Correct Answers -
Increase workers compensation costs and employee turnover
Neutral posture is the optimal position of each joint to provide the highest strength,
speed and control? - Correct Answers -TRUE
Which disorder is not considered a type of MSD? - Correct Answers -hepatitis B
High or prolonged exposure to whole body vibration can affect the skeletal muscles and
digestive system and cause? - Correct Answers -lower back disorders
Signs and symptoms of WMSDs include all of the following, except? - Correct Answers -
Lack of desire to perform usual tasks
Which work situation would be an ergonomics concern? - Correct Answers -Working in
awkward or stationary positions.
Repeating the same motion throughout the workday.
Lifting 50 lbs from below the knees.
(All the above.)
WMSDs are also know by the following names, except? - Correct Answers -
Ergonomically Aggravated Incident (EAI)
Signs and symptoms such as painful aching joints and muscles are precursors to injury
- Correct Answers -TRUE
Cold weather is a contributing factor to vibration-related WMSDs - Correct Answers -
TRUE
AWARENESS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The power zone for lifting with the greatest strength and lowest risk of injury is close to
the body, between? - Correct Answers -thigh and shoulder height
The application of ergonomics can do all of the following, except? - Correct Answers -
Increase workers compensation costs and employee turnover
Neutral posture is the optimal position of each joint to provide the highest strength,
speed and control? - Correct Answers -TRUE
Which disorder is not considered a type of MSD? - Correct Answers -hepatitis B
High or prolonged exposure to whole body vibration can affect the skeletal muscles and
digestive system and cause? - Correct Answers -lower back disorders
Signs and symptoms of WMSDs include all of the following, except? - Correct Answers -
Lack of desire to perform usual tasks
Which work situation would be an ergonomics concern? - Correct Answers -Working in
awkward or stationary positions.
Repeating the same motion throughout the workday.
Lifting 50 lbs from below the knees.
(All the above.)
WMSDs are also know by the following names, except? - Correct Answers -
Ergonomically Aggravated Incident (EAI)
Signs and symptoms such as painful aching joints and muscles are precursors to injury
- Correct Answers -TRUE
Cold weather is a contributing factor to vibration-related WMSDs - Correct Answers -
TRUE
