Workplace Ergonomics: Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
Workplace Ergonomics – Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
Pre-Course Assessment 1. Ergonomics is also known as… a. Safe design b. Human factors c. The theory of philosophy
2. True or False: All workplaces and people face the same set of ergonomic hazards. 3. True or False: Taking breaks is important. 4. Ergonomics is all about… a. b. c. d.
Understanding how people and systems interface Optimising your well-being Optimising system performance All of the above
5. True or False: Sitting is always the best posture. 6. True or False: Air can be an ergonomic hazard. 7. A possible ergonomic issue is called a… a. b. c. d.
Factor Flaw Hazard Problem
8. True or False: Safety and ergonomics are intertwined. 9. True or False: Ergonomic solutions are always very expensive. 10. Which of the following items could be a resolution to an ergonomic hazard? a. b. c. d.
Velsoft
Restricting allowed overtime Install muffling panels to reduce noise Requiring workers to wear earmuffs All of the above
LearningWorks Training
1
Workplace Ergonomics – Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
Post-Course Assessment 1. Disorders that arise from ergonomic issues are known as… a. Musculoskeletal disorders b. Repetitive strain injuries c. Both of the above
2. The general acceptable noise level is _________ decibels for _________ hours a day. 3. An ergonomic hazard caused by human interaction with systems and machines is classified as… a. Operative b. Biomechanical c. Environmental
4. A symptom survey is… a. b. c. d.
A physical examination completed by an experienced physician A quiz completed by an individual to outline areas of discomfort A checklist of things that a computer workstation should have A list of safety problems that an organisation has had
5. True or False: Organisational solutions, like restricting shift length, are the preferred type of ergonomic hazard resolution.
6. Ideally, ergonomic chairs should have what features? a. b. c. d.
Wheels Adjustable armrests Elbow rest All of the above
7. Frequent _______
_ can help reduce or even prevent ergonomic issues.
8. True or False: The best handgrips have finger depressions. 9. What is the recommended heaviest lifting weight? a. 75 pounds b. 50 pounds c. Your body weight
Velsoft
LearningWorks Training
2
Workplace Ergonomics – Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
10. Which of the following is a risk factor for ergonomic injuries? a. b. c. d.
Velsoft
Frequently performed tasks that are not ergonomically designed Excessive noise Extreme temperatures All of the above
LearningWorks Training
3
Workplace Ergonomics – Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys Pre-Course Assessment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
B: Ergonomics is also known as human factors. False: All workplaces and individuals are unique and therefore may experience unique hazards. True: Taking rest breaks is important for almost every task. D: The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics as including all of these factors. False: Sitting and standing both have their uses. True: Air quality is an important part of your ergonomic environment. C: Possible ergonomic issues are typically referred to as hazards. True: Throughout the workshop, you will see many ways that safety and ergonomics are the same. 9. False: Ergonomic solutions can be simple and inexpensive. 10. D: All of these items could be a resolution to an ergonomic hazard.
Post-Course Assessment 1. C. These two terms are interchangeable. Both are used to describe conditions that arise from ergonomic issues. 2. The general acceptable noise level is 90 decibels for eight hours a day. 3. A: This is a description of operative hazards. 4. B. Symptom surveys ask employees to circle the areas of discomfort and use pre-defined terms to describe that discomfort. 5. False: The best way to reduce ergonomic hazards is to change the hazard itself through engineering controls. 6. D: There are many components to an ergonomic chair. 7. Frequent breaks can help reduce or even prevent ergonomic issues. 8. False: They are often not ergonomic (as everyone’s hands and fingers are a different size and shape) and they can be hard to use if you have gloves on. 9. A: The maximum recommended lift is 75 pounds once a day. 10. D: All of these items can be risk factors for ergonomic injuries
Velsoft
LearningWorks Training
4
Pre-Course Assessment 1. Ergonomics is also known as… a. Safe design b. Human factors c. The theory of philosophy
2. True or False: All workplaces and people face the same set of ergonomic hazards. 3. True or False: Taking breaks is important. 4. Ergonomics is all about… a. b. c. d.
Understanding how people and systems interface Optimising your well-being Optimising system performance All of the above
5. True or False: Sitting is always the best posture. 6. True or False: Air can be an ergonomic hazard. 7. A possible ergonomic issue is called a… a. b. c. d.
Factor Flaw Hazard Problem
8. True or False: Safety and ergonomics are intertwined. 9. True or False: Ergonomic solutions are always very expensive. 10. Which of the following items could be a resolution to an ergonomic hazard? a. b. c. d.
Velsoft
Restricting allowed overtime Install muffling panels to reduce noise Requiring workers to wear earmuffs All of the above
LearningWorks Training
1
Workplace Ergonomics – Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
Post-Course Assessment 1. Disorders that arise from ergonomic issues are known as… a. Musculoskeletal disorders b. Repetitive strain injuries c. Both of the above
2. The general acceptable noise level is _________ decibels for _________ hours a day. 3. An ergonomic hazard caused by human interaction with systems and machines is classified as… a. Operative b. Biomechanical c. Environmental
4. A symptom survey is… a. b. c. d.
A physical examination completed by an experienced physician A quiz completed by an individual to outline areas of discomfort A checklist of things that a computer workstation should have A list of safety problems that an organisation has had
5. True or False: Organisational solutions, like restricting shift length, are the preferred type of ergonomic hazard resolution.
6. Ideally, ergonomic chairs should have what features? a. b. c. d.
Wheels Adjustable armrests Elbow rest All of the above
7. Frequent _______
_ can help reduce or even prevent ergonomic issues.
8. True or False: The best handgrips have finger depressions. 9. What is the recommended heaviest lifting weight? a. 75 pounds b. 50 pounds c. Your body weight
Velsoft
LearningWorks Training
2
Workplace Ergonomics – Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
10. Which of the following is a risk factor for ergonomic injuries? a. b. c. d.
Velsoft
Frequently performed tasks that are not ergonomically designed Excessive noise Extreme temperatures All of the above
LearningWorks Training
3
Workplace Ergonomics – Injury Prevention Through Ergonomics
Pre- and Post-Assessment Answer Keys Pre-Course Assessment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
B: Ergonomics is also known as human factors. False: All workplaces and individuals are unique and therefore may experience unique hazards. True: Taking rest breaks is important for almost every task. D: The International Ergonomics Association defines ergonomics as including all of these factors. False: Sitting and standing both have their uses. True: Air quality is an important part of your ergonomic environment. C: Possible ergonomic issues are typically referred to as hazards. True: Throughout the workshop, you will see many ways that safety and ergonomics are the same. 9. False: Ergonomic solutions can be simple and inexpensive. 10. D: All of these items could be a resolution to an ergonomic hazard.
Post-Course Assessment 1. C. These two terms are interchangeable. Both are used to describe conditions that arise from ergonomic issues. 2. The general acceptable noise level is 90 decibels for eight hours a day. 3. A: This is a description of operative hazards. 4. B. Symptom surveys ask employees to circle the areas of discomfort and use pre-defined terms to describe that discomfort. 5. False: The best way to reduce ergonomic hazards is to change the hazard itself through engineering controls. 6. D: There are many components to an ergonomic chair. 7. Frequent breaks can help reduce or even prevent ergonomic issues. 8. False: They are often not ergonomic (as everyone’s hands and fingers are a different size and shape) and they can be hard to use if you have gloves on. 9. A: The maximum recommended lift is 75 pounds once a day. 10. D: All of these items can be risk factors for ergonomic injuries
Velsoft
LearningWorks Training
4
