Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits

Question 1ExpertLevel 43

In which situation will adjustable tools prove better than fixed tools?

AWhen people of different sizes and abilities do the same taskBWhen only decoration is neededCWhen work never changes and people are also identicalDWhen safety is unnecessary

Question 2ExpertLevel 43

Why can deciding workplace height only on the basis of an average person be risky in ergonomics?

ABecause real users may differ in height and reachBBecause average is always right for allCBecause height has no effectDBecause workplace never changes

Question 3ExpertLevel 43

If pain reduced after ergonomic improvement but work errors increased, what needs to be checked?

AWhether the new setup is affecting workflow and visual clarityBWhether pain reduction is wrongCWhether employee should stop working nowDWhether wall colour should be changed

Question 4ExpertLevel 43

In which situation would changing the work cycle be appropriate in ergonomics?

AWhen the same muscle group is under continuous strainBWhen work is comfortable and safeCWhen there is no fatigueDWhen tools are in correct position

Question 5ExpertLevel 43

An organisation considers only expensive furniture as ergonomic. What is the main weakness of this thinking?

AErgonomics depends on user suitability and work fit not only priceBExpensive is always correct for the bodyCPrice alone decides safetyDCheap equipment is always safe

Question 6ExpertLevel 43

Which option shows the relation between ergonomics and inclusion?

AProviding adjustable work setup for employees with different abilitiesBGiving only one type of chairCAssigning a short person to a high shelfDIgnoring an employee who reports pain

Question 7ExpertLevel 43

If actual employee activity is not observed while making an improvement plan, what weakness may remain?

AReal risks and unnecessary movements may be missedBAll risks disappear automaticallyCThe plan becomes more accurateDFeedback becomes unnecessary

Question 8ExpertLevel 43

In which example is the long-term benefit of ergonomics most clear?

AReduction in recurring pain through correct posture and toolsBDecorating the wall for one dayCMaking work more uncomfortableDAlways stopping breaks

Question 9ExpertLevel 43

If there is limited budget for workplace improvement, how will an expert set ergonomic priority?

AChoose first the improvements with highest risk and affecting most peopleBBuy the most expensive item firstCSpend only on decorationDStop all complaints

Question 10ExpertLevel 43

At an expert level, which is the broadest conclusion about ergonomics?

AIt improves health safety and efficiency by balancing human ability work demands tools and environmentBIt is only about buying chairsCIt is only a way to make work beautifulDIt is unrelated to safety

Question 11HardLevel 45

If lighting is correct but an employee leans forward to see the screen, what ergonomic cause is most likely?

AProblem of screen distance or font sizeBCleanliness of floorCColour of chairDType of paper

Question 12HardLevel 45

If a heavy object is pulled from far away to save time, what is the correct ergonomic decision?

AContinue the same wayBKeep the object near and at safe heightCReduce lightingDRemove breaks completely

Question 13HardLevel 45

In which situation will changing only the tool not be enough and the whole workstation must be evaluated?

AWhen the tool is newBWhen the employee name changedCWhen pain occurs in back neck and wrist togetherDWhen files are labelled

Question 14HardLevel 45

If an employee has a comfortable chair but repeatedly turns the neck to read documents, what needs correction?

AChair colourBLunch timeCSalary listDPosition of documents

Question 15HardLevel 45

Why is balance between task demand and human ability necessary in ergonomics?

ATo reduce chances of fatigue and injuryBTo increase decorationCTo change salaryDTo hide work

Question 16HardLevel 45

In an office, employees have eye irritation and headache but sitting posture is correct. What should be checked?

AChair fabricBLighting glare and screen settingCFloor sizeDCupboard colour

Question 17HardLevel 45

Keeping rarely used light items above and daily-use items nearby is an example of what?

AWrong storageBOnly decorationCFrequency-based ergonomic storageDWork delay

Question 18HardLevel 45

If a machine control button is too far, which risk may increase?

ALess fatigueBBetter postureCLess stretchingDMore stretching and wrong operation

Question 19HardLevel 45

In which situation can ergonomic intervention reduce both accident and body strain?

ARemove items from pathway and keep objects at proper heightBScatter items in pathwayCKeep heavy objects highDWork in darkness

Question 20HardLevel 45

If a worker repeatedly turns in the same direction, what is the best correction?

AChange work and material direction to the frontBIncrease noiseCRemove breaksDKeep floor wet

Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits

Quiz this set

In which situation will adjustable tools prove better than fixed tools?

Why can deciding workplace height only on the basis of an average person be risky in ergonomics?

If pain reduced after ergonomic improvement but work errors increased, what needs to be checked?

In which situation would changing the work cycle be appropriate in ergonomics?

An organisation considers only expensive furniture as ergonomic. What is the main weakness of this thinking?

Which option shows the relation between ergonomics and inclusion?

If actual employee activity is not observed while making an improvement plan, what weakness may remain?

In which example is the long-term benefit of ergonomics most clear?

If there is limited budget for workplace improvement, how will an expert set ergonomic priority?

At an expert level, which is the broadest conclusion about ergonomics?

If lighting is correct but an employee leans forward to see the screen, what ergonomic cause is most likely?

If a heavy object is pulled from far away to save time, what is the correct ergonomic decision?

In which situation will changing only the tool not be enough and the whole workstation must be evaluated?

If an employee has a comfortable chair but repeatedly turns the neck to read documents, what needs correction?

Why is balance between task demand and human ability necessary in ergonomics?

In an office, employees have eye irritation and headache but sitting posture is correct. What should be checked?

Keeping rarely used light items above and daily-use items nearby is an example of what?

If a machine control button is too far, which risk may increase?

In which situation can ergonomic intervention reduce both accident and body strain?

If a worker repeatedly turns in the same direction, what is the best correction?

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Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits

Quiz this set

In which situation will adjustable tools prove better than fixed tools?

Why can deciding workplace height only on the basis of an average person be risky in ergonomics?

If pain reduced after ergonomic improvement but work errors increased, what needs to be checked?

In which situation would changing the work cycle be appropriate in ergonomics?

An organisation considers only expensive furniture as ergonomic. What is the main weakness of this thinking?

Which option shows the relation between ergonomics and inclusion?

If actual employee activity is not observed while making an improvement plan, what weakness may remain?

In which example is the long-term benefit of ergonomics most clear?

If there is limited budget for workplace improvement, how will an expert set ergonomic priority?

At an expert level, which is the broadest conclusion about ergonomics?

If lighting is correct but an employee leans forward to see the screen, what ergonomic cause is most likely?

If a heavy object is pulled from far away to save time, what is the correct ergonomic decision?

In which situation will changing only the tool not be enough and the whole workstation must be evaluated?

If an employee has a comfortable chair but repeatedly turns the neck to read documents, what needs correction?

Why is balance between task demand and human ability necessary in ergonomics?

In an office, employees have eye irritation and headache but sitting posture is correct. What should be checked?

Keeping rarely used light items above and daily-use items nearby is an example of what?

If a machine control button is too far, which risk may increase?

In which situation can ergonomic intervention reduce both accident and body strain?

If a worker repeatedly turns in the same direction, what is the best correction?

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