Ergonomic Legislation

Question 1

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

Answer 1

physical hazards

Question 2

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

Answer 2

chemical and biological hazards

Question 3

3 different names for work related injuries

Answer 3

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

Question 4

what are cumulative trauma disorders

Answer 4

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

Question 5

what are repetitive motion disorders

Answer 5

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

Question 6

repetitive motion disorder may be caused from (6)

Answer 6

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

Question 7

a musculoskeletal disorder is an injury or illness of? (7)

Answer 7

1. muscles
2. nerves
3. tendons
4. ligaments
5. joints
6. cartilage
7. spinal disks

Question 8

tenosynovitis is inflammation of ? whereas tendinitis is inflammation of ?

Answer 8

• tendon sheath

- tendon

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

upper body musculoskeletal disorder

Question 10

hard arm vibration syndrome can lead to ?

Answer 10

renal disease

Question 11

describe the trend of work related injuries since the 80s

Answer 11

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

Question 12

what are the gender differences seen in work place injury trends

Answer 12

men get hurt more than women

• more dangerous work?
• work place attitude?

Question 13

what age group shows a great spike in injuries

Answer 13

50-54 (cognitive and physical decline? )

Question 14

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

Answer 14

mining and quarrying

Question 15

what are the 3 highest industries in work place injury rates

Answer 15

construction, manufacturing, fishing

Question 16

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

Answer 16

health and social services, manufacturing, construction, retail trade

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

12-19 in sports/exercise

Question 19

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

Answer 19

65+

Question 20

what age range get injured at work the most

Answer 20

20-64

Question 21

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

• 11% to ?
• 9% to ?
• 8% to ?
• 7 % to ?
• 5% to ?

Answer 21

• the back
• fingers
• leg
• shoulder
• multiple body parts
• ankle

Question 22

carpel tunnel syndrome makes up __% of work place injuries that resulted in days away from work in 2002

Answer 22

1. 6%

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

less dependency on computers and texting

Question 24

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

Answer 24

43%

Question 25

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

Answer 25

massage

Question 26

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

Answer 26

- bodily reaction/exertion - contact with objects and equipment - falls

Question 27

the majority of injured workers or ill workers were ___ to ___ years old

Answer 27

20-44

Question 28

why may younger ppl be getting injured more frequently?

Answer 28

- lack of training? | - # of younger ppl working 12-15 years old

Question 29

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

Answer 29

2/3s

Question 30

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

Answer 30

1-5 years

Question 31

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

Answer 31

45. 8 billion - -> 250 billion - we are now rehabilitating the employees under the expense of the employer

Question 32

The general duty clause, Section 5(a)(1) states:

Answer 32

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

Question 33

in the USA what is the resource for occupational ergonomics

Answer 33

the occupational safety and health act | -The primary mandatory standard is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

Question 34

in canada what are the resources for occupational ergonomics

Answer 34

- 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

Question 35

who’s responsibility is it to ensure the health and safety of the workplace? What are the respective roles of employers and employees?

Answer 35

occupational legislation

Question 36

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 ?

Answer 36

workers compensation act Part 3 div 3 section 115 -124 | (read this over) slide 37