OSHA Ergonomics

Ergonomics can be defined simply as ____?____.

• the study of work

• the hidden hand

• comfort

• goat yoga

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

• True

• False

What Causes Ergonomic Injuries?

• overeating

• repetitive work

• being weak

• age

What Causes Ergonomic Injuries?

• overeating

• awkward posture

• being weak

• age

What Causes Ergonomic Injuries?

• overeating

• improper tool use

• being weak

• age

Often several factors are present at once. The combination of several risk factors at once can be worse.

• True

• False

Over 40 BONUS POINTS

What is the name of the car in Knight Rider?

• Corvette

• Transam

• Firebird

• KITT

• Herbie

Over 40 BONUS POINTS

Who is the cousin of Bo and Luke?

• Maryann

• Ginger

• Daisy

• Jen

• 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:

• Vibration

• A lot of Force

• Repetitive

• Awkward Postures

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:

• Vibration

• A lot of Force

• Repetitive

• Awkward Postures