Lecture 12 - Ergonomic Solutions

Question 1

What are 4 key elements of a successful ergonomic solution?

Answer 1

1. Based on an effective ergonomic task analysis
2. Results in tangible and realistic ergonomic “controls” at any or all levels of Engineering and Administrative controls
3. Can be effectively implemented
4. Eliminates of diminishes the root cause of current or projected health problem

Question 2

What are 3 clauses of a successful solution based on an effective ergonomic task analysis?

Answer 2

1. Limitations (tools and who was analyzed)
2. Correctly identifies major hazards related to current or potential injury
3. Can tie the determining factors that affect the health problem to relevant literature

Question 3

An ______ _______ is an imposed constraint for the purpose of reducing or preventing exposure to occupational risk factors.

Answer 3

ergonomic control

Question 4

What are two types of ergonomic controls?

Answer 4

1. Engineering controls

2. Administrative controls

Question 5

An ____ _____ is a physical or logistic change to work stations, equipment, materials, production facilities or any other relevant aspect of the work environment that reduce or prevent exposure to risk factors.

Answer 5

engineering control

Question 6

What are 4 examples of types of engineering controls?

Answer 6

1. Workstation layout
2. Work methods
3. Selection and use of tools
4. Personal equipment

Question 7

________ _____ = use of administrative measures to reduce the risk of health risks.

Answer 7

Administrative controls

Question 8

What are 5 administrative control examples?

Answer 8

1. Documented work standards
2. Reduced shift length or overtime
3. Rotate workers through several jobs with different physical demands
4. Schedule more breaks for rest and recovery
5. Adjust the work pace

Question 9

When determine if a solution can be effectively implemented, you need to consider logistics necessary for implementation by taking into account common _________.

Answer 9

barriers

Question 10

What is an example of an employer administrative level barrier?

Answer 10

Lack of resources/funding/training

Question 11

What are 2 examples of employee level barriers?

Answer 11

1. No consultation with employees affected by change results in lack of ownership over change
2. Resistance to change

Question 12

It is important to consider the impact of the ergonomic solution and whether it will eliminate or diminish the ___ _____ of the current _____ ______.

Answer 12

root cause; health problem

Question 13

In order to demonstrate that the solution will have a positive impact on the work, you might have to do what 3 things?

Answer 13

1. This may require a study to show its impact on occurrence of symptoms/injury
2. Facilitates ongoing evaluation of ergonomic solutions
3. Eliminates or dimities the root causes without creating new risk factors

Question 14

What are 3 strategies to evaluate ergonomic solution effectiveness?

Answer 14

1. Risk factor checklist
2. Repeat symptoms survey and compare with prior results
3. Anthropometric and biomechanical analysis

Question 15

What are 4 things to document for short term and long term evaluation to access on effective implementation and on task effectiveness?

Answer 15

1. Reduction in indicidence rate of MSDs
2. Reduction in severity rate of MSDs
3. Increase in productivity or quality of products or services
4. Reduction in job turnover or absenteeism