WorksheetsErgonomics and Risk Management Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Ergonomic competence in workers involves knowledge of:
Legal compliance only
Task performance and safety
Fashion trends
Company branding
In job design, ergonomics helps determine:
Who should be hired
How to allocate tasks
Market trends
Organizational structure
Task allocation refers to:
Giving all tasks to one person
Distributing tasks among workers based on capacity
Avoiding work
Task completion deadlines
A good example of an ergonomic task is:
Repetitive heavy lifting without rest
Sitting at a poorly designed workstation
Adjustable worktable for assembly work
Dim lighting in inspection work
A physically demanding task in industry requires:
Cognitive assessment
Physical capacity evaluation
Social skill training
Product training
Industrial tasks should be designed to:
Maximize workload
Minimize productivity
Reduce stress and fatigue
Avoid automation
Cross-training workers in tasks can help improve:
Absenteeism
Task monotony
Error rate
Task overload
The first step in risk management is:
Risk scoring
Risk identification
Risk elimination
Training
Which tool is commonly used in ergonomic risk assessment?
SWOT analysis
REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment)
ROI calculator
A high-risk ergonomic task score indicates:
Task is acceptable
Immediate attention needed
Low risk
Which of the following is a method of risk prevention?
Increasing overtime
Ignoring complaints
Job rotation
Manual handling risks can be reduced by:
Lifting without training
Using mechanical aids
Hiring more workers
An ergonomic risk factor in office work is:
Loud noise
Flickering lights
Poor seating posture
What is the purpose of ergonomic checklists?
Replace inspections
Train new employees
Identify potential hazards
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries affecting:
Skin and nails
Digestive system
Muscles, tendons, and nerves
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by:
Walking
Standing too long
Repetitive wrist movement
job role is most prone to back injuries?
Data analyst
Manual material handler
Graphic designer
Which posture reduces the risk of back injury?
Slouching forward
Twisting while lifting
Neutral spine alignment
** ergonomic competency depends upon
Awareness
Training
Work style
