Ergonomics

Question 1

study of humans at work, the evaluation of the stresses that occur in the work environment, and the ability of the people to cope with these stresses.

Answer 1

ergonomics

Question 2

4 major areas of specialization

Answer 2

1. HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING (ENGINEERING
PSYCHOLOGY)
2.ANTHROPOMETRY
3.OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS
4. WORK PHYSIOLOGY

Question 3

Concerned with the responses of the cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, and
skeletal muscles to the metabolic demands of work.

Answer 3

WORK PHYSIOLOGY

Question 4

Concerned with the mechanical properties of human tissue particularly the response of tissue to mechanical stress

Answer 4

3. OCCUPATIONAL BIOMECHANICS

Question 5

used to estimate reach limits

Answer 5

Link length

Question 6

Measurement of the body size

Answer 6

ANTHROPOMETRY

Question 7

involving skills information and processing; e.g., instructions, warning, barrier

Answer 7

Designing displays

Question 8

Controls to enhance performance and minimize likelihood of error

Answer 8

Designing displays

Question 9

MOST COMMON EFFECT OF POOR ERGONOMICS

Answer 9

MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

Question 10

indicators or symptopms of problems in the workplace

Answer 10

Low product output
errors on the job
frequent vistis to clinics
high labor turnovers
accidents and injuries
absenteesim

Question 11

occupational risk factors assctd with low back pain

Answer 11

Forceful exertions during manual handling of materials
awkward trunk postures
whole body vibration