Ergonomics, 7% Flashcards
Discuss ergonomist certifications in Canada and the USA.
Canada:
Association of Canadian Ergonomists
- CCCPE
Canadian College for the Certification of Professional Ergonomists
USA:
Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics
- CPE
Certified Professional Ergonomist
- CHFP
Certified Human Factors Professional
Who is Fredrick Taylor?
Pioneer of scientific management
- Time and Motion study
- Optimization of tasks
Who are Frank and Lilian Gilbreth?
Expanded Taylor’s time & motion studies
Used imaging to break down motions
What is De Quervain’s Disease?
Tenosynovitis of the thumb
What is a ganglion cyst?
A cyst associated with the tendon sheath or join capsule.
What is Trigger Finger?
Tenosynovitis of the index finger.
The tendon sheath becomes inflamed and restricts movement of the index finger tendon.
What is Raynaud’s phenomenon?
Insufficient blood supply to fingers resulting in white or blue fingers.
Associated with cold temperatures and vibration.
What is bursitis?
Inflammation of the bursa.
Most commonly affects knees, elbows, or shoulders.
What is carpel tunnel syndrome?
Pressure on median nerve from inflammation within carpal tunnel.
That is tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Like carpal tunnel but in ankle.
Commonly associated with people that operate foot pedals.
Often causes discomfort at night when trying to sleep.
What is thoracic outlet syndrome?
Compression of arteries and nerves going from neck to arms.
What is tennis elbow?
Lateral epicondylitis.
What is golfers elbow?
Medial epicondylitis.
What is sciatica?
Pain of the sciatic nerve. Lower back, buttocks, legs.
Aggravated with prolonged sitting or standing.
What is degenerative disc disease?
Drying/flattening of intervertebral discs, putting pressure on nerves and tissues.
