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WorksheetsErgonomics and Posture
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
Ergonomics is related to human....
comfort
safety
both comfort and safety
none of the answers
Improper lighting, glare, noise and other conditions can contribute to ergonomic problems.
true
false
Ergonomic issues often occur in the office environment.
true
false
Eye and vision issues can be reduced when working with computers by doing the following:
taking breaks to rest eyes
increasing reflections on the screen
using brighter lights that increase glare on the screen
sitting 4 feet from the computer screen
The computer mouse should be next to the keyboard and appropriately placed for a left- or right-hand user.
true
false
Which of the following is a risk factor associated with ergonomics?
awkward posture
sufficient recovery time between computer tasks
changing tasks often so that the employee doesn't perform the same motion every few seconds or on a continuous basis
Improper lighting, glare, noise and other conditions can contribute to ergonomic problems.
true
false
Doing repetitive, regular activities on a computer don't contribute to ergonomic issues.
true
false
When keying on a computer, the operator should do which of the following:
keep elbows straight
make the shoulders and upper arms stiff
have the keyboard and mouse just out of reach
keep wrists straight while keying
How do you define ergonomics?
Lower back pain.
The way you complete technology assignments.
Pain caused by typing.
A science that deals with designing and arranging things so that people can use them easily and safely.
What does posture mean?
the way you sit or stand
the way your computer sits
the technology created for this class
the way you log on to the computer and submit information
The top of the computer monitor should line up with...
the top of your head
your chin
your eyes
the top of your ear
When sitting at a desk typing your elbows should be at what degree angle?
90
80
50
20
When sitting at a desk your feet should be...
flat on the floor
crossed
propped up
in the chair
How far away should your computer screen be?
at the end of your desk
arms length
20 feet
on the other side of the desk
