Ergonomics

What is the primary focus of ergonomics?

• A) Aesthetics

• B) Comfort and efficiency

• C) Cost reduction

• D) Style

Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities.

• True

• False

Ergonomics only applies to office environments.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: An ergonomic chair is designed to support the ________ of the user.

• style

• posture

• speed

• budget

What does the incidence rate measure?

• The number of new employees

• How often work-related illnesses or injuries happen

• The total number of hours worked

• The number of workplace meetings

Fill in the blank: The incidence rate is calculated by dividing the product of the total number of injuries and 200,000 by the total hours worked by all employees during the year (EH). This rate represents the amount of employees that experience workplace injury/illness per ___ people.

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

What are some effects of exposure to excessive information or long hours of interacting with computer technology?

• Mental Fatigue

• Burnout

• Impaired decision making

• Reduced mental clarity

• All of the above.

How does organizational ergonomics aim to balance productivity?

• By increasing work hours

• By managing quality of work with employee well-being

• By reducing employee benefits

• By focusing on profits.

Fill in the blank: Regular breaks can help reduce ______.

• Productivity

• Fatigue

• Income

• Stress

True or False: Ergonomics can help prevent musculoskeletal disorders.

• True

• False