Ergonomics in the Hospitality Industry

Working with the neck or back bent forward more than 30° for more than 2 hours per day. What is the best solution for this hazard?

• Use long-handled tools so that you can stand upright and work

• Limit hand carrying stresses.

• Spread repetitive work out during the day

• Change hands or motions frequently

Ergonomics is the science of ___ .

• designing the job to fit the worker

• fitting the worker to the job

• lifting injuries

• safety and health

Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic risk factor?

• Neutral postures

• Rest

• Repetition

• Personal protective equipment

Heavy, frequent and awkward lifting. What is the best solution for this hazard?

• Use wrist rest, anti-fatigue mats, knee pads, shoe inserts or other items that reduce stress on body parts.

• Buy furniture with rounded desktop edges.

• Use mechanical devices or equipment to lift the load.

• Let power tools and machinery do the work

Ergonomic hazards can be prevented or reduced by which of the following control methods?

• Engineering controls

• Proper work practices/administrative controls

• Personal protective equipment

• All of the above

In ergonomics, there should have a more suitable workplace design to improve worker’s ­ .

• capability

• ability

• productivity

• availability

Using hand tools with high vibration levels for more than 30 minutes per day. What is the best solution for this hazard?

• Plan the work flow to eliminate unnecessary lifts.

• Use tool balancers which may reduce exposure to tool vibration.

• Use sit stand stools to reduce static loading on legs and back.

• Use low stool to provide support so that you can sit lower near the level of the work.

It is a condition that caused by pressure on the median nerve. The symptoms can include numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand and arm.

• Trigger Finger

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

• Bursitis

It is an inflammation or irritation of a bursa sac. These sacs all over your body are filled with fluid that helps ease rubbing and friction between tissues like bone, muscle, tendons, and skin. This condition is common around major joints like your shoulder, elbow, hip, or knee.

• Trigger Finger

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

• Bursitis

Pressing the body/part of the body against hard or sharp edges. What is the best solution for this hazard?

• Use tables/desktop with rounded edges with inexpensive materials such as pipe insulation.

• Use spring loaded scissors.

• Use sit stand stools to reduce static loading on legs and back.

• Use shoes with thick or cushioned soles.