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Ergonomics Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Sinks should not be placed near the chef’s or staff’s workstations to avoid collision and chaos.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

The three work center points also refer to the cold, humid and hot areas.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

The principle of “Minimize Contact Stress” aims to decrease the amount of movement spent dealing with the project.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

One of the main ergonomic risk factors is excessive force.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Static Load produces fatigue from discomfort.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is also referred to as the movement system of the human body, and it is meant to move.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

The principle of “shake hands with your work”, minimize excessive reach and maintaining a neutral posture.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

The opposite of a neutral posture is an awkward posture.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

Awkward postures reduce the stress on muscles, tendons, nerves and bones and optimal control and development of strength.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Awkward postures are postures where, when either sitting or standing, the body is aligned and balanced, putting minimal stress on the body and holding joints aligned.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

The objective of a human engineering program is to protect and guard against liability for workers and properties.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

Human Engineering focuses primarily on understanding human capacities, and then applying this knowledge to the design of equipment, instruments, systems and work processes.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Ergonomists are the science of individuals at work.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

2 Objectives of Human Engineering. (2 points)

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15.

Give the 5 direct benefits of an Ergonomic Program. (5 points)

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