Ergonomic video notes

Question 1

What does OSHA stand for?

Answer 1

Occupational safety and Health Administration

Question 2

Who enforces the Federal Hazard Communication Standard (HAZCOM)?

Answer 2

OSHA

Question 3

What protection is essential?

Answer 3

Eye protection

Question 4

What does eye protection protect from?

Answer 4

Flying debris and chemical splatter

Question 5

What do gloves protect against?

Answer 5

Patient cross-contamination

Against absorption of toxic chemicals

Question 6

Regarding gloves, what is important in preventing hand fatigue?

Answer 6

Proper fit

Question 7

What is the science of designing a workplace so workers remain in most neutral position possible?

Answer 7

Ergonomics

Question 8

What entails a neutral position?

Answer 8

Sitting with knees slightly below hips
Back straight
Elbows at a 90 degree angle
Thumb relaxed at top of hand
Head pointing forward
Shoulders relaxed
Feet flat on the floor

Question 9

What occurs with repeated small repititions of single action

Answer 9

Repetitive Motion disorders

Question 10

What symptoms occur with repetitive motion disorders?

Answer 10

Neck/shoulder stiffness
Elbow/wrist soreness
Hand fatigue
Headaches
Tingling/numbness in fingers of affected side

Question 11

What are preventative tactics against repetitive motion disorders?

Answer 11

Proper glove fit (neutral thumb position)
Mechanical dentistry (ultrasonic scaler)
Instrument handle ("fat" handles are easier)
Patient position (Move patient to allow easy access and visibility

Question 12

What are strengthening/stretching exercises?

Answer 12

Strengthen opposite muscles

Stretch muscles that are used