Ergonomics (Exam 3) Flashcards
1
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The study of work in relation to the physiological and psychological capabilities of people.
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Ergonomics
2
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Ergos
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Greek “work”
3
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Nomos
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Greek “laws”
4
Q
The field of ____ focuses on fitting jobs and tasks to the worker that must perform them.
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Ergonomics
5
Q
Occupational illness or injuries can be attributed to the poorly designed job tasks or equipment that lacked applications of proper ergonomics principles.
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Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)
6
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WMSDs Examples
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Low Back Pain Disc Disorder DDD Rotator Cuff Syndrome Tennis Elbow Golfer's Elbow Carpal Tunnel
7
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Repetitive Motion Disorders
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Carpal Tunnel
DeQuervians Disease
Trigger Finger
Tendinitis
