Ergonomics

Question 1

Injuries associated with MSDs

Answer 1

muscle strains
ligament sprains
inflammation

Question 2

Stretch or tear of a ligament

Answer 2

Sprain

Question 3

Injury to muscle or tendon

Answer 3

Strain

Question 4

What connects bone to bone?

Answer 4

Ligaments

Question 5

What connects muscle to bone?

Answer 5

Tendons

Question 6

What is CCPE?

Answer 6

College of Certified Pro Ergonomists (Can)

Question 7

What is BCPE?

Answer 7

Board of Certified Pro Ergonomists (US)

Question 8

When does a work related injury occur

Answer 8

Work Demands > Tissue Threshold

Question 9

define ergonomics

Answer 9

the science of work

Question 10

Risks of vibrations

Answer 10

stretch ligaments
reduce muscle strength
reduce blood flow

Question 11

ergonomics root language

Answer 11

greek

Question 12

recognize most ergonomic injuries

Answer 12

accute or repetitive

Question 13

What is a simple definition of Ergonomics?

Answer 13

“Design for human use”

Question 14

What is the main principle for Ergonomics?

Answer 14

Fitting the task to the human

Question 15

What is ACE?

Answer 15

Association of Canadian Ergonomists?

Question 16

What is IEA?

Answer 16

International Ergonomists Association

Question 17

Ergonomics is derived from the Greek words “ergon” and “nomos” which means what?

Answer 17

“Work” and “laws”

Question 18

What are RMI’s

Answer 18

Repetitive Motion Injuries

Question 19

What are MSD’s

Answer 19

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Question 20

What are WMSD’s

Answer 20

Work-place musculoskeletal disorders

Question 21

WHat are the provinces that have enforceable legislation regarding ergonomics?

Answer 21

BC, AB, SK, Man,

NWT and Nunavut (mining act only)

Question 22

Approx how many ergonomic standards exist across the western world?

Answer 22

21

Question 23

What is one of the most influential ergonomics standards in the world?

Answer 23

ISO 9241 The Ergonomics of Human-System Interaction

Question 24

What are generally the two types of classifications of musculoskeletal injuries?

Answer 24

Acute (rapid onset) or cumulative

Question 25

True or false... acute musculoskeletal injuries typically involve a single point in time where the demands exceed the capacity of the body

Answer 25

True

Question 26

Muscles do what

Answer 26

Contract to create movement

Question 27

Bones do what in respect to load?

Answer 27

Bear the weight of the load

Question 28

Provides friction and cushioning between bones

Answer 28

Cartilage

Question 29

What communicates between the brain and the musculoskeletal system

Answer 29

Nerves

Question 30

What brings nutrients and removes waste products from the musculoskeletal system

Answer 30

Blood vessels

Question 31

It is generally accepted that what percentage of the population will experience lower back pain at least once in their lifetime?

Answer 31

80%

Question 32

What is the discipline that focuses on body structures?

Answer 32

anatomy

Question 33

What is the study of human body measurements?

Answer 33

anthropometry

Question 34

What is the discipline that seeks to understand the functions of living organisms?

Answer 34

physiology

Question 35

What discipline deals with the mechanical laws related to human movement?

Answer 35

biomechanics

Question 36

Muscles make up about what percentage of total body weight?

Answer 36

40%

Question 37

What field describes and assesses human movement

Answer 37

biomechanics

Question 38

What is considered postures outside of neutral

Answer 38

Awkward postures

Question 39

The "balance of ergonomics at work" involves adjusting two main factors:

Answer 39

job demands and worker capabilities

Question 40

Muscle effort can be classified in two categories:

Answer 40

static or dynamic

Question 41

The time variation of a musculoskeletal load

Answer 41

repetition

Question 42

The magnitude and intensity of the load that muscles must exert

Answer 42

force

Question 43

The physical impact from ____ can stretch ligaments, reduce muscle strength, and restrict blood flow

Answer 43

vibration