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Ergonomics Flashcards

1
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What is ergonomics?

A

study of how humans interact with other elements in order to optimize performance and human well-being

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What is a phrase for ergonomics?

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fitting the job to the worker

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Why is ergonomics important (what are three most common reasons for workplace injuries in ORDER)

A

overexertion LEADING CAUSE

bodily injury and repetitive motion also common

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What are 7 symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders?

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discomfort, pain, numbness, loss of motion/flexibility, burning, swelling, tingling

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What are 5 common MSD disorders?

______ _____ syndrome
_____ elbow
_____ cuff
______ disks
______

A

carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, rotator cuff, herniated disks, tendinitis

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What is most commonly affected part of the body with MSDs?

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upper extremities (30%)

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What percent of people have a MSD related to the back?

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17%

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What are 4 risk factor examples for MSDs?

____ force
____
_____ postures
_____ pressure
______ temperature
______

A

EXCESSIVE FORCE.
REPETITION.
AWKWARD POSTURES.
LOCALIZED PRESSURE.
COLD TEMPERATURE.
VIBRATION.

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How do you prevent MSDs?
establish _____ program
conduct ______ analysis

A

establish ergonomics program, conduct job hazard analysis

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What are some ergonomic control methods?

good _____, ____, _____

A

design a proper work station
ergonomically designed tools
ergonomically designed equipment
load weight reduction

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What are some examples of proper work practices to not get MSDs?

use proper ___
work ____
___ variety
increase ____

A

use proper lifting techniques, work rotation, task variety, increase rest breaks

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What are some examples of PPE (NON-LAB)?

things for the arms and hands and knees (3)

A

gripping gloves, knee-pads, lifting straps

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What is a solution to the hazard reaching above the head/shoulders for more than 2 hours a day?

elevate __
keep items _____
remove ___
utilize equipment to ____

A

elevate work areas or keep items within close reach, remove obstacles, utilize equipment to lower items

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What is a solution to the hazard working with the neck/back bent forward more than 30* more than 2 hours per day?

_____ the work for better access
use a ___
use ___ with ____ handles
alternate between ____

A

raise/tilt the work for better access, use a stool, use tools with longer handles, alternate between bending/kneeling

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What is a solution to the hazard awkward grips (gripping 10 pounds or more of force for more than 2 hours per day)?

use ____/___ postures
task ______

A

use non-grip/non-pinch postures, task rotation

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What are some proper lifting techniques?

keep the load ___
lift by ____ not ____
shift ___ to turn

A

keep the load close to you, lift by pushing up with your legs, with your legs, not your back, shift your feet to turn

17
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What are the three levels of vibration?

A

high - more than 2 hours per day
moderate - more than 30 minutes per day
prolonged

18
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What are some examples of things that might affect MSDs?

w___, t___, v____

A

hot weather, cold weather, high-temperature, cold-temperature, low visibility

19
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What are some signs that mean you MUST REPORT?

pain is ____ or it ____
there is _____/_____
unable to ____
fingers ____

A

pain is persistent, radiates, there is numbing/tingling, unable to sleep, fingers white

20
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MSDs account for___% of all injuries.

A

33%

21
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What is considered good posture?

A

one that places the least amount of stress on your muscles and joints.

22
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What is neutral posture?

A

Keep your body vertically aligned
Look straight ahead
Relax your shoulders; don’t hunch forward
Allow arms and hands to hang comfortably
Keep your legs straight, but don’t lock your knees

23
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When lifting: make sure you DO NOT….

lift ___ loads (___ pounds)
___ across __ to ___ a load
lift __ or ___ loads
reach to ____ or lift while ____-

A

Lift heavy loads (35 pounds or more) without getting help
Reach across something to lift a load
Lift bulky or uneven loads
Reach to the side or lift while twisting

24
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What is the most important part of the S-curve while sitting?

A

lower back or lumbar

25
Q

What does RSI stand for?

A

repetitive strain injury

26
Q

Studies have shown that pipetting for more than ____ hours/year can contribute to increased risk of hand ailments?

A

300

27
Q

What are white fingers a sign of?

A

Raynaud’s Syndrome

blood vessels collapse due to too much vibration (hand-arm vibration syndrome)

28
Q

What is De Quervain’s disease?

A

pain at the base of the thumbs due to too much twisting/gripping
usually for housekeepers or butchers

29
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What is Tenosynovitis?

A

hand/wrist pain due to repeated motions

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