Do you know anything about industrial ergonomics? Do you suppose you can conquer this quiz? Industrial ergonomics is the relationship between the work environment and the employees working on it. It is formally the study of improving the dynamics between the physical demands of the workplace and the employees who perform the work. Taking this quiz will help you see how much you know about industrial ergonomics.
A reduction in work-related injuries
Increased productivity
Reduced lost time and absenteeism
Reduce physical/mental stress
All of the above
On the task
On worker characteristics
On the price
On the task and the worker characteristics
All of the above
Are heavy
Require static work
Do not allow for neutral postures
Have handles that are too big/small for worker’s hands
All of the above
Tool handles that are too short and dig into the palm of the hand
The tool is adjustable and has finger groves
The tool has overhead suspension, finger grooves and is easy to use
The tool allows for neutral postures, is easy to use, is selected to fit the workers hand and is appropriate for the job
The tool is easy to use, is appropriate for the job and the cheapest
The tool is easy to use, the cheapest and the lightest
The tool is adjustable and has finger groves
The tool has overhead suspension, finger grooves and is easy to use
The tool allows for neutral postures, is easy to use, is selected to fit the workers hand and is appropriate for the job
The tool is easy to use, is appropriate for the job and the cheapest
Be held by the operator using gloves
Be set down by the operator at least once an hour
Not be totally supported by the worker (ie. suspend it from ceiling)
Have the handles wrapped with rubber
All of the above
Cause a decrease in feeling
Cause the operator to use more grip force than necessary
May not fit properly
Reduce traction/friction
All of the above
Reduce the power of the tool
Incorporate articulating arms
Take the tool weight out of the operators hands
Install cork, plastic or rubber on the handles
All of the above
Oxygen supply increases and oxygen demand increases
Oxygen supply decreases and oxygen demand stays the same
Oxygen supply decreases and oxygen demand increases
Oxygen supply increases and oxygen demand stays the same
None of the above
Oxygen supply increases and oxygen demand increases
Oxygen supply decreases and oxygen demand stays the same
Oxygen supply decreases and oxygen demand increases
Oxygen supply increases and oxygen demand stays the same
None of the above
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