Ergonomics and Safety in the workplace

Repetitive motion injuries are caused by ___________ exposure to a combination of factors.

• Short term

• Intermittent

• Prolonged

• Immediate

Most RMIs occur to the ______________.

• Upper extremities

• Back

• Neck

• All of the above

Ergonomics is the science of safely fitting the worker to the work.

• True

• False

There are six "rules" for mouse use. Which of the following is not one of them?

• Hold the mouse loosely

• Wrists should be kept in neutral position.

• Rest your wrist on a stationary surface whenever using a mouse.

• Use your whole arm and shoulder to move the mouse, not just your wrist.

• None of the above

  
  

To avoid repetitive motion injuries it is advised that you take a break periodically, alternate tasks, switch hands, or rotate work activities.

• True

• False

Stressing your wrist can occur with gripping, grasping, or lifting with just the thumb and forefinger.

• True

• False

In laying out your work station, which of the following is/are recommended:

• Place equipment you frequently use within easy reach.

• Avoid clutter on the work surface.

• Store items on the floor until you need to use them.

• A and B

• None of the above

The first step to workspace ergonomics is to adjust your monitor so the top of the screen is at eye level.

• True

• False

The three primary areas in an office environment that should be ergonomically adjusted are:

• Desk or Work Surface, Task Chair, and Telephone

• Heating, Air Conditioning, and Lighting

• Chair, Monitor and Keyboard placement, Environment and Workspace Considerations

• Chair, Monitor, and Environment

  
  

Adjusting the office chair is a key step in proper monitor and keyboard placement.

• True

• False