WorksheetsErgonomics in the Hospitality Industry
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 5mins
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.
This condition causes inflammation of a tendon. It causes pain and tenderness just outside the joint. It is most common around the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and heels.
Rotator Cuff
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Tendinitis
Neck Strain
This condition is painful that makes your fingers or thumb catch or lock when you bend them. It can affect any finger or more than one finger at a time.
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Bursitis
Awkward postures while pulling with the hands above the shoulder cause an increased load imposed on the shoulders, neck and back. What is the best solution for this hazard?
Use low stool to provide support so that you can sit lower near the level of the work.
Use non-pinch grip postures to hold and carry items.
Use platform ladders, lifts or other devices to get closer to the work area.
Use job/task rotation that includes tasks not requiring pinch grip.
The following are the most common affected areas of MSDs, EXCEPT;
Stomach
Back
Neck
Fingers
The following are the risk factors that may lead to the development of MSDs, EXCEPT;
Exerting less force
Performing the same or similar task repetitively
Working in awkward postures or being in the same posture for long periods of time
Localized pressure into the body part
The following are the environmental ergonomics hazards that can increase the risk of MSDs, EXCEPT;
High indoor temperature
Cold indoor temperature
Hot Weather
High Visibility
How can we say that the training is effective?
The workers use good work practices which includes proper lifting techniques.
The workers may become less aware of work tasks that may lead to pain or injury
The workers can recognize early symptoms of MSDs
The workers will learn about the proper use of equipment, tools and machine controls.
What kind of control that implement physical change to the workplace, which eliminates/reduces the hazard on the job/task?
Engineering Controls
Administrative and Work Practice Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
None of These
The following are the guidelines for safer lifting, EXCEPT;
Plan the workflow to eliminate necessary lifts
Organize the work so that the physical demands and work pace increase gradually.
Minimize the distances loads are lifted and lowered
Avoid manually lifting or lowering loads to or from the floor
What kind of control that uses protection to reduce exposure to ergonomics-related risk factors?
Engineering Controls
Administrative and Work Practice Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
None of These
