Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits

Question 1MediumLevel 45

If a worker repeatedly has to turn the head for work, which improvement is appropriate?

APlace important items and screen in frontBTurn the head moreCMove items farther awayDSwitch off lighting

Question 2MediumLevel 45

How can the success of an ergonomic improvement be checked?

ABy seeing changes in pain fatigue errors and productivityBBy seeing only wall colourCBy seeing employee ageDBy seeing office name

Question 3MediumLevel 45

Why can work height differ for different tasks in ergonomics?

ABecause task nature and body need are differentBBecause there are no rulesCBecause all tasks are sameDBecause safety is not important

Question 4MediumLevel 45

In which situation is the benefit of ergonomics also linked with mental attention?

ABetter attention due to good light noise control and comfortable postureBIncreasing excessive noiseCKeeping chair unstableDKeeping the room disorganised

Question 5MediumLevel 45

An employee takes down heavy boxes from an overhead shelf. Which improvement is better?

AKeep heavy boxes at lower and safer heightBKeep boxes even higherCAsk the employee to pull quicklyDRemove ladder

Question 6MediumLevel 45

Reducing clutter at the workplace in ergonomics is linked with which benefit?

ASafe movement and time savingBHiding workCIncreasing errorsDStopping employees

Question 7MediumLevel 45

If tool grips are slippery at the workplace, what risk may occur?

ATool slipping and injuryBWork always improvingCEmployee strain endingDSafety increasing

Question 8MediumLevel 45

Why is balance between work and rest important in ergonomics?

ATo control fatigue and maintain work capacityBTo stop work completelyCTo reduce productivityDTo remove safety

Question 9MediumLevel 45

In which example is injury prevention through ergonomics clear?

ABending knees and keeping back straight while lifting heavy objectsBPulling the object with a jerkCLifting in darknessDKeeping wrong posture repeatedly

Question 10MediumLevel 45

What is the most practical conclusion of ergonomics?

AProper work arrangement can improve health safety and efficiencyBWork should always be painfulCSafety exists only in rulesDComfort has no relation with productivity

Question 11HardLevel 44

If the worker's table is at proper height but items must be picked from far repeatedly, which ergonomic correction is most needed?

AKeep needed items within easy reachBChange chair colourCReduce lightingDRemove breaks

Question 12HardLevel 44

In computer work, if the screen is at proper height but letters are too small, what problem may occur?

ABack strainBEye strainCFloor slipperinessDShoulder comfort

Question 13HardLevel 44

If a workplace has a proper chair but the feet are not supported, which correction is suitable?

ABring screen closerBMake table slipperyCProvide a footrestDKeep wires in the path

Question 14HardLevel 44

In which situation would adjusting the work surface be most needed?

AAll items are in the right placeBWorker is working comfortablyCLighting is balancedDWorker has to bend continuously while working

Question 15HardLevel 44

While evaluating a workplace ergonomically, what should be understood first?

ANature of work and worker's needBWall colourCCompany advertisementDPrice of chair

Question 16HardLevel 44

If heavy utensils are kept above and light utensils below in a kitchen, what is the best correction?

AKeep all utensils aboveBKeep heavy utensils at safe middle heightCReduce lightingDSpread items on the floor

Question 17HardLevel 44

If an office has low noise but poor air flow, which ergonomic aspect is weak?

AChair supportBKeyboard positionCVentilationDLabelling

Question 18HardLevel 44

If an employee is typing with raised shoulders continuously, what may be the ergonomic cause?

AFloor being very cleanBNoise being very lowCLabels being correctDTable or keyboard height being too high

Question 19HardLevel 44

Which option states the basic principle of ergonomics most correctly?

AMaking work according to human ability and comfortBForcing humans into uncomfortable workCKeeping items in pathwaysDDeliberately reducing lighting

Question 20HardLevel 44

In which situation will only a comfortable chair not be enough?

AWhen the screen is too low and table is too highBWhen floor is cleanCWhen items are labelledDWhen room is ventilated

Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits

Quiz this set

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?

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Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits

Quiz this set

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?

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