Accident/Injury Prevention and Ergonomics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the FEMA fire EMS ergonomics
A
- Forceful exertions
- Awkward postures
- Localized contact stress
- Vibration
- Environmental exposures
- Repetitive/prolonged activity
2
Q
What are the keywords to define ergonomics
A
- Interaction
- Human well-being and overall system performance
3
Q
Define an accident
A
- A short, sudden, and unexpected event or occurrence that results in an unwanted and undesirable outcome
4
Q
Top 3 workplace injury events resulting in lost work days
A
- Overexertion
- Contact with objects and equipment
- Slips, trips, and falls
5
Q
Top 5 occupations with the largest number of workplace injuries resulting in days away from work
A
- Service
- Transportation/Shipping
- Manufacturing/Production
- Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Construction
6
Q
OSHA safety standard violations
A
- Fall protection
- Hazard communication
- Scaffolding
- Respiratory protection
- Control of hazardous energy
- Ladders, construction
- Powered industrial trucks
- Fall protection training
- Machinery guarding
- Eye/face protection
7
Q
What are the 3 top accidents that are non-occupational
A
- Poisoning
- Drowning
- Fire
