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Ergonomic Legislation Flashcards

1
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ventilation, illumination, vibration, radiation, repetition are all examples of ?

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physical hazards

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2
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needle stick injuries, blood borne pathogens, rabies , gases and solids are examples of

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chemical and biological hazards

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3 different names for work related injuries

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  1. cumulative trauma disorder (CTDs)
  2. Repetitive motion disorder
  3. Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)
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what are cumulative trauma disorders

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injuries or physical ailments that have developed gradually over periods of weeks, months, or even years as the result of repeated stresses on a particular body part May or may not be Repetitive motion disorders

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what are repetitive motion disorders

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a variety of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal world or other daily activities

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6
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repetitive motion disorder may be caused from (6)

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  1. overexertion
  2. incorrect postures
  3. muscle fatigue
  4. compression of nerves or tissue
  5. too many uninterrupted reps of an motion
  6. friction caused by unnatural or awkward motion such as twisting the arm or wrist
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a musculoskeletal disorder is an injury or illness of? (7)

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  1. muscles
  2. nerves
  3. tendons
  4. ligaments
  5. joints
  6. cartilage
  7. spinal disks
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tenosynovitis is inflammation of ? whereas tendinitis is inflammation of ?

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  • tendon sheath

- tendon

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Tension Neck Syndrome  Rotator Cuff Syndrome  Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)  Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)  Tendinitis  Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis  Trigger Finger  Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrom
—> these are all examples of?

A

upper body musculoskeletal disorder

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10
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hard arm vibration syndrome can lead to ?

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renal disease

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11
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describe the trend of work related injuries since the 80s

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it has decreased dramativally, in the 80s was when work place ergonomics began. biggest drop seen around 1988-1990. now 5/1000 ppl instead of 50/1000 ppl

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what are the gender differences seen in work place injury trends

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men get hurt more than women

  • more dangerous work?
  • work place attitude?
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what age group shows a great spike in injuries

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50-54 (cognitive and physical decline? )

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what is a industry that used to be # 1 in injuries and now has a dramatic decrease in injuries due to work place ergonomic and proper legislation

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mining and quarrying

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what are the 3 highest industries in work place injury rates

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construction, manufacturing, fishing

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16
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what are the top 4 industries for lost time claims in canada

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health and social services, manufacturing, construction, retail trade

17
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what 3 provinces in canada show highest rates of work related injuiries

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manitoba, saskatchewan, BC
(farming, logging)
- not alberta because of ergonomic legislation

18
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what age group and activity do ppl get injured the most in not in work

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12-19 in sports/exercise

19
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what age group gets injured walking the most and doing household chores

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65+

20
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what age range get injured at work the most

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20-64

21
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24% of work place injuries are to what body region?

  • 11% to ?
  • 9% to ?
  • 8% to ?
  • 7 % to ?
  • 5% to ?
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  • the back
  • fingers
  • leg
  • shoulder
  • multiple body parts
  • ankle
22
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carpel tunnel syndrome makes up __% of work place injuries that resulted in days away from work in 2002

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  1. 6%

- more median days away from work (30) than fractures (29) or amputations (26)

23
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in 2002 there were less injuiries to the head, eye, neck, why may this be?

A

less dependency on computers and texting

24
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sprains, strains and tears account for over ___% of musculoskeletal disorders that resulted in days away from work in 2002

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43%

25
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what has been shown to be a very effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome

A

massage

26
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what are the top 3 manners in which injuries in work place occur (account for almost 90%)

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  • bodily reaction/exertion
  • contact with objects and equipment
  • falls
27
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the majority of injured workers or ill workers were ___ to ___ years old

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20-44

28
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why may younger ppl be getting injured more frequently?

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  • lack of training?

- # of younger ppl working 12-15 years old

29
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____ of the injured or ill workers were men, well above the 59% share of nations hours worked

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2/3s

30
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most workers (37.2%) had at least __ to ___ years of service with their employer when they were injured

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1-5 years

31
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in 2001 in the US, how much did serious workplace injury and illnesses cost? in 2013, this cost went to?
- why is this?

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  1. 8 billion
    - -> 250 billion
    - we are now rehabilitating the employees under the expense of the employer
32
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The general duty clause, Section 5(a)(1) states:

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Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees, employment and a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious harm to his employees

33
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in the USA what is the resource for occupational ergonomics

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the occupational safety and health act

-The primary mandatory standard is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

34
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in canada what are the resources for occupational ergonomics

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  • One standard that is widely used is Office Ergonomics, CAN/CSA-Z412-M89.
  • Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
  • occupational health and safety regulations of the workers compensation board of BC
  • Occupational health clinics for ontario workers
  • The Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA) is a not-for-profit, member- driven organization operating in the Province of Ontario since 1917
35
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who’s responsibility is it to ensure the health and safety of the workplace? What are the respective roles of employers and employees?

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occupational legislation

36
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation –> The general duties of employers, workers, supervisors, owners, suppliers, directors and officers of a corporation are established in the ?

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workers compensation act Part 3 div 3 section 115 -124

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