Lecture 9: Optimizing Ergonomic Interventions Flashcards
1
Q
why are ergonomists not always considered?
A
- distrust
- moral imperative
- lack of attention
- poor marketing
- competing jargon
2
Q
why do workplaces need to consider ergonomics?
A
- it’s the right thing to do
- it’s the smart thing to do
- it’s the law
3
Q
workplace NL
A
-covers income replacement for injured workers
4
Q
Service NL: OHS division
A
- sets, communicates and enforces the OHSA
5
Q
OHSA
A
occupational health and safety act
requires employers and workers to work together to maintain a safe workplace
6
Q
4 NL sector safety councils
A
1) NL-FHSA: fish harvesters
2) NL-CSA: Construction
3) FSA-NL: forestry
4) Made Safe NL: seafood processing
7
Q
elements of an OHS program
A
- leadership and administration
- OHS committees
- education and training
- communication
- safe work practices
- hazard recognition
- workplace inspections
- accident invetsigation
- emergency prep
- disability management
8
Q
worker OHS rights
A
- right to know about hazards
- right to participate
- right to refuse unsafe work
