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Ergonomics Flashcards

1
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Injuries associated with MSDs

A

muscle strains
ligament sprains
inflammation

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2
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Stretch or tear of a ligament

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Sprain

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3
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Injury to muscle or tendon

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Strain

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4
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What connects bone to bone?

A

Ligaments

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5
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What connects muscle to bone?

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Tendons

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6
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What is CCPE?

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College of Certified Pro Ergonomists (Can)

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7
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What is BCPE?

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Board of Certified Pro Ergonomists (US)

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8
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When does a work related injury occur

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Work Demands > Tissue Threshold

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9
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define ergonomics

A

the science of work

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10
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Risks of vibrations

A

stretch ligaments
reduce muscle strength
reduce blood flow

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11
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ergonomics root language

A

greek

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12
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recognize most ergonomic injuries

A

accute or repetitive

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13
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What is a simple definition of Ergonomics?

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“Design for human use”

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14
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What is the main principle for Ergonomics?

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Fitting the task to the human

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15
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What is ACE?

A

Association of Canadian Ergonomists?

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16
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What is IEA?

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International Ergonomists Association

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17
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Ergonomics is derived from the Greek words “ergon” and “nomos” which means what?

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“Work” and “laws”

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18
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What are RMI’s

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Repetitive Motion Injuries

19
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What are MSD’s

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Musculoskeletal Disorders

20
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What are WMSD’s

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Work-place musculoskeletal disorders

21
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WHat are the provinces that have enforceable legislation regarding ergonomics?

A

BC, AB, SK, Man,

NWT and Nunavut (mining act only)

22
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Approx how many ergonomic standards exist across the western world?

A

21

23
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What is one of the most influential ergonomics standards in the world?

A

ISO 9241 The Ergonomics of Human-System Interaction

24
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What are generally the two types of classifications of musculoskeletal injuries?

A

Acute (rapid onset) or cumulative

25
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True or false… acute musculoskeletal injuries typically involve a single point in time where the demands exceed the capacity of the body

A

True

26
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Muscles do what

A

Contract to create movement

27
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Bones do what in respect to load?

A

Bear the weight of the load

28
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Provides friction and cushioning between bones

A

Cartilage

29
Q

What communicates between the brain and the musculoskeletal system

A

Nerves

30
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What brings nutrients and removes waste products from the musculoskeletal system

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Blood vessels

31
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It is generally accepted that what percentage of the population will experience lower back pain at least once in their lifetime?

A

80%

32
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What is the discipline that focuses on body structures?

A

anatomy

33
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What is the study of human body measurements?

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anthropometry

34
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What is the discipline that seeks to understand the functions of living organisms?

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physiology

35
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What discipline deals with the mechanical laws related to human movement?

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biomechanics

36
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Muscles make up about what percentage of total body weight?

A

40%

37
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What field describes and assesses human movement

A

biomechanics

38
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What is considered postures outside of neutral

A

Awkward postures

39
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The “balance of ergonomics at work” involves adjusting two main factors:

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job demands and worker capabilities

40
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Muscle effort can be classified in two categories:

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static or dynamic

41
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The time variation of a musculoskeletal load

A

repetition

42
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The magnitude and intensity of the load that muscles must exert

A

force

43
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The physical impact from ____ can stretch ligaments, reduce muscle strength, and restrict blood flow

A

vibration

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