Osha 30 - Ergonomics

ARE YOU READY?

• yes

• no - I need assistance

• I was born ready

What is this class about?

• Economics

• Work Place Injuries

• Ergonomics

• Safety

What does Ergonomics do for the workplace?

• it gets everyone involved

• it reduces injuries

• it stops the need for repetitive motion

• ergonomics treats existing conditions

True or False

The most common cause of days lost from work is overexertion?

• true

• false

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What are the top 3 risk factors resulting in MSD injuries?

• Posture, Vibration, Repetition

• Posture, Force, Environment

• Repetition, Force, Posture

• Sustained Pressure, Force, Posture

What risk factor is this picture showing?

• lifting improperly

• repetitive task

• akward posture

• exerting excessive force

True or False

The body adapts to working in akward postures, thus preventing MSD'S

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the most effective hierarchy of control?

• ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS

• ENGINEERING CONTROLS

• SUBSTITUION

• ELIMINATION

The best way to encourage others to use ergonomics is: (check all that apply)

• take part in ergonomics training

• give them suggestions on how to use ergonomics

• look fit and thus psychologically influence them

• set the example and use ergonomics as a overseer