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Ergonomics

Practice Exam Questions - Bank 5

1. Priority for ergonomics job analysis and intervention should be given to those jobs:
a. employees complain of discomfort
b. in which most people are affected
c. significant risk factors exist
d. all of the above
2. Which of the three ergonomics control strategies is most effective in eliminating risk factors?
a. Technical Controls
b. Engineering Controls
c. Work Practice Controls
d. Interim Measures
3. Which ergonomics control strategy below has as its primary purpose to limit exposure to the hazard?
a. Technical Controls
b. Engineering Controls
c. Work Practice Controls
d. Interim Measures
4. Which of the following is not considered a component of proper computer workstation design to maintain proper posture?
a. the printer
b. the work surface
c. the keyboard
d. the chair
5. Effective procedures should incorporate each of the following ergonomics goals, except:
a. decrease recovery time
b. maintain neutral postures
c. reduce duration of exposure
d. reduce frequency of exposure
6. What is the purpose of the testing and evaluation phase of an ergonomics program implementation?
a. verifies duties and responsibilities
b. verifies proposed solutions
c. identifies additional enhancements
d. identifies additional modifications
7. What of the following is not considered a purpose of the follow-up ergonomics evaluation?
a. new risk factors do not exist
b. controls reduce risk factors
c. controls eliminate risk factors
d. controls are identified
8. Long-term indicators of the effectiveness of an ergonomics program can include:
a. reduced severity rates
b. reduced incidence rates
c. increased product quality
d. reduced productivity
9. In general, the medical management process in an ergonomics program emphasizes the prevention of impairment and disability through all of the following, except:
a. Early return to work
b. Prompt treatment
c. Early detection
d. Timely recovery
10. It is not appropriate for employers to provide ergonomics training to employees regarding which of the following?
a. signs and symptoms of MSDs
b. methods of self-treating MSDs
c. procedures for reporting MSDs
d. importance of reporting MSDs

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