Ergonomics Program Management

lack of specific or uniform medical information

A disadvantage of using OSHA logs or company medical information to identify possible cases of MSDs is the _____.

workstation design

A proactive approach to ergonomics would emphasize _____.

each trainee, the instructor, and the supervisor

Adequate documentation of ergonomics training should include certification by _____.

preventive measures

After you identify the hazards in each step of the JHA, what should you next consider?

war-gaming possible scenarios

Each of the following are techniques to help determine the scope and characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace EXCEPT _____.

they require continual oversight and management

Each of the following is an advantage of using engineering controls EXCEPT _____.

reporting others who violate rules

Each of the following is an important medical management program employee responsibility EXCEPT _____.

may be the most difficult to implement in existing processes

Elimination and substitution are most effective at reducing hazards but _____.

waiving any OSHA inspections

Employee involvement in the company's ergonomics program has all of the following benefits EXCEPT _____.

signs and symptoms, reporting

Employers should provide training to employees regarding _____ and _____ of MSDs.

an actor and action

Every job step in a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) describes _____.

Safe lifting techniques should be used by the employee

If a JHA step includes exposure to a hazard, which of the following instructions is poorly written?

earlier

In general, the _____ symptoms are identified and treatment is initiated, the less likely a more serious disorder will develop.

longer the recovery or rest time required

In general, the longer the period of continuous work (e.g., tasks requiring sustained muscle contraction), the _____.

start small

It is generally a good idea to have ergonomic control efforts _____.

month

It is preferable to allow a _____ between implementation of a change and the follow-up evaluation.

slips and trips

Jobs with elevated rates of low back musculoskeletal disorders often also have higher risks for acute injuries due to _____ or other safety hazards.

walkaround observations

One of the best ways for a health care provider to become familiar with jobs and job tasks is by periodic plant _____.

employees know their own jobs and often are the source of good ideas

Open and frank interactions between trainers and trainees, especially those in affected jobs, are especially important because _____.

walk-through observational surveys of the work facilities

Screening jobs for physical and psychological risk factors should involve _____.

providing MSD recognition training and education to employees

The employer can create an environment that encourages early evaluation by a health care provider by _____.

consistent with healthcare provider restrictions

The employer should give employees with MSDs tasks _____.

should be done by employees who have experience and training

The ergonomic job hazard analysis (JHA) _____.

back belts

The most controversial ergonomics practice is the use of _____ as personal protective equipment.

recognizing proper discipline for non-compliance

The objectives for training in problem solving include each of the following EXCEPT _____.

identifying common sense ergonomics theories

The overall goals of ergonomics training include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

persons gathering the data are familiar with the job, task, or process

The quality of the checklist data collected is generally better when _____.

Ergonomics

The science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of workers is called _____.

identify hazards and the probability and severity of exposure

To prevent accidents during a hazardous job, an effective JHA will _____.

ensure employee privacy and confidentiality

To support the employer's ergonomics program, healthcare professionals should _____.

They work only as long as workers comply with them

What is a major weakness of using administrative controls to mitigate ergonomic hazards?

An increased sense of ownership

What is the benefit of employee involvement in devising solutions to ergonomic problems?

Notes, cautions, and warnings

What should be included in a written safe job procedure (SJP)?

written documentation

What will OSHA check to verify safety training has been conducted?

paint a concrete word picture

When writing a safe job procedure (SJP), be sure to _____.

OSHA 300 Log

Which OSHA Form is most likely to help as a proactive tool used to uncover MSDs?

Using the index pinch grip to grasp objects

Which of the choices below increases force requirements?

Training the workforce on effective lifting techniques

Which of the following best illustrates a real commitment to an ergonomics program?

Elimination

Which of the following hazard control strategies is potentially most effective?

Trials and tests of the selected solution

Which of the following is the first step when implementing control measures?

Belief we have little control over job demands

Which of the following will likely increase psychological stress on the job?

Employees who perform the job

Who can provide the most valuable job-related input into the ergonomics program testing and evaluation process?

Rarely is an injury the result of one single event or cause

Why is it important to analyze injuries by asking who, what, where, why, when, and how questions?