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Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits
Practice questions
If a worker repeatedly twists the body to pick an item, which correction is appropriate?In which situation would task rotation be most useful?Why is it important in ergonomics to consider people with different abilities and not only an average person?If office wires are organised but placed in the walking path, which ergonomic hazard remains?If a worker gets less tired due to comfortable tools, what indirect benefit may the employer get?Which combination is most appropriate to prevent problems caused by wrong posture?If a task requires keeping hands above shoulder level for long, what is the best ergonomic correction?Which pair should be checked together while evaluating ergonomics correctly?If a worker is squinting despite adequate lighting, which factor should be checked?In which situation is adjusting workplace height most necessary?From an ergonomic view, which is the most correct storage arrangement?What is the main ergonomic benefit of micro-breaks during work?If a worker repeatedly spends time searching for items, which ergonomic correction would be useful?Why can absence increase due to poor ergonomic arrangement?In an office, if the chair is comfortable but feet do not rest on the floor, what correction is appropriate?Why is correction needed even if the object is light but repeated bending is required?The importance of tools with good grip in ergonomics is related to what?In which situation does ventilation become an ergonomic need?Which statement explains the need for ergonomics most correctly?If all items on a table are nearby but disorganised, which risk remains?