Ergonomics

Good ergonomics

• Is for those of a higher status

• Relates only to seating

• Reduces discomfort

• Is uniform design

Ergonomics is defined as

• the study of the interaction between people and machines and factors that affect the interaction

• the study of furniture and spaces within the built environment

• the study of health, safety, and welfare of the public

• the study of the interaction between people and their built environment as it affects their health and well-being

Which professional assists interior designers in conducting home safety assessments, cognitive assessments, mobility assessments, etc.?

• Architect

• Occupational Therapist

• Nurse Practitioner

• Ergonomist

The connection between ___ and ergonomics is significant because everyone has different body dimensions.

• ethnicity

• anthropometrics

• age

• proxemics

A computer screen tilt should be between ______ whether the user is sitting or standing

• 10º–30º

• 20º–30º

• 10º–20º

• 15º–20º

Repetitive motion can cause physical injuries. Which injury can be caused by repetitive motion with wrists bent and/or forceful hand movements?

• Trigger finger

• Ganglion cysts (“Bible Bumps”)

• De Quervain’s disease

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

Why should task lighting be positioned to the opposite side of writing hand?

• The light will reduce glare when directed on the paper.

• The hand will shield the writing.

• The mouse is on the writing hand side.

• The light will not be in the eyes when directed to the paper.

What product is instrumental in improving productivity, comfort, and long-term health?

• An upright chair

• Laptop computers

• Adjustable chair

• A file cabinet

Which of the following methods of research is the LEAST important prior to specifying office chairs?

• Examining the name brands for consumer satisfaction

• Bringing in four or five different chairs for employees to test

• Researching the specifications of different chair manufacturers for adjustability

• Surveying employees for physical problems that could affect the type of chair specified

Which statement is accurate?

• Interior designers must consider indoor air quality only where there are health issues

• Interior designers need not consider adjustable chairs for all office workers

• Interior designers are responsible for everyone’s health in the built environment

• Interior designers must be constant observers of individuals within the built environment