OSHA Ergonomics

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Ergonomics can be defined simply as ____?____.

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the study of work

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Ergonomics is the science of designing the job to fit the worker, rather than physically forcing the worker’s body to fit the job.

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True

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What Causes Ergonomic Injuries? Options: overeating, repetitive work, being weak, age

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repetitive work

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What Causes Ergonomic Injuries? Options: overeating, awkward posture, being weak, age

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awkward posture

Front

What Causes Ergonomic Injuries? Options: overeating, improper tool use, being weak, age

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improper tool use

Front

Often several factors are present at once. The combination of several risk factors at once can be worse. True or False?

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True

Front

What is the name of the car in Knight Rider?

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KITT

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Who is the cousin of Bo and Luke?

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Daisy

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• working overhead, • kneeling all day, • reaching to pick up loads, • twisting while lifting, • bending over to the floor, and • working with the wrist bent.

Are Examples Of What:

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Awkward Postures

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constant lifting or placing, • same posture or motions again and again, • hammering, • squeezing triggers, and • twisting the hand, wrist, or other joints.

Are Examples Of What:

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Repetitive