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Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits
Practice questions
If a worker repeatedly has to turn the head for work, which improvement is appropriate?How can the success of an ergonomic improvement be checked?Why can work height differ for different tasks in ergonomics?In which situation is the benefit of ergonomics also linked with mental attention?An employee takes down heavy boxes from an overhead shelf. Which improvement is better?Reducing clutter at the workplace in ergonomics is linked with which benefit?If tool grips are slippery at the workplace, what risk may occur?Why is balance between work and rest important in ergonomics?In which example is injury prevention through ergonomics clear?What is the most practical conclusion of ergonomics?If the worker's table is at proper height but items must be picked from far repeatedly, which ergonomic correction is most needed?In computer work, if the screen is at proper height but letters are too small, what problem may occur?If a workplace has a proper chair but the feet are not supported, which correction is suitable?In which situation would adjusting the work surface be most needed?While evaluating a workplace ergonomically, what should be understood first?If heavy utensils are kept above and light utensils below in a kitchen, what is the best correction?If an office has low noise but poor air flow, which ergonomic aspect is weak?If an employee is typing with raised shoulders continuously, what may be the ergonomic cause?Which option states the basic principle of ergonomics most correctly?In which situation will only a comfortable chair not be enough?