Quiz on Ergonomics

Which of the following is NOT a goal of ergonomics?

• Health and Safety

• Inclusivity

• Comfort

• Financial profit

• Simplicity

Ergonomics ensures that workplaces, products, and systems are adapted to whom?

• The company's shareholders

• The people who use them

• The government regulations

• The market demands

What type of injuries are associated with MSD?

• Soft tissue injuries

• Bone fractures

• Skin abrasions

• Internal organ damage

What does the pie chart in the image represent?

• Factors contributing to MSD

• Types of MSD

• Symptoms of MSD

• Treatments for MSD

What does staying in your power zone allow you to do?

• Work more efficiently and effectively to reduce the risk of injury.

• Work less efficiently and effectively to increase the risk of injury.

• Work more efficiently but less effectively to reduce the risk of injury.

• Work less efficiently but more effectively to reduce the risk of injury.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of staying in your power zone?

• Reducing the risk of injury

• Working more efficiently

• Producing the least amount of force

• Working more effectively

What is one of the most common ergonomic injuries reported in the workplace?

• Pulling injuries

• Cutting injuries

• Falling injuries

• Burning injuries

What should you do to avoid pulling injuries?

• Push the object

• Lift the object

• Drop the object

• Slide the object

Why is pushing safer than pulling objects?

• Less strain of muscles

• Less strain on skin

• Decreased stress on shoulders

• Allows to see where you are going

Which of the following is a recommended way to avoid muscle tension and pain from sitting at a desk?

• Taking regular breaks

• Sitting up straight

• Drinking plenty of water

• Avoiding movement