ASP ASP Ergonomics & Occupational Health 3

Question 1

What is the recommended maximum horizontal reach distance for lifting at the origin in the NIOSH Lifting Equation?

Accepted Answer

15 inches (38 cm)

Answer

10 inches (25 cm)

Answer

20 inches (51 cm)

Answer

25 inches (64 cm)

Question 2

Which occupational illness is caused by repeated trauma to the hand and arm from operating vibrating tools such as jackhammers and grinders?

Accepted Answer

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)

Answer

Raynaud's disease

Answer

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Answer

Dupuytren's contracture

Question 3

Which approach best represents the preferred strategy for managing occupational health hazards according to the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate or substitute the hazard before relying on engineering, administrative, or PPE controls

Answer

Distribute PPE before implementing engineering controls

Answer

Apply administrative controls first, then engineering controls

Answer

Use PPE as the primary and most reliable control measure

Question 4

What does 'TWA' stand for in occupational health exposure monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Time-Weighted Average

Answer

Total Workday Average

Answer

Threshold Warning Alert

Answer

Toxic Workplace Assessment

Question 5

Which type of hearing loss results from prolonged exposure to high noise levels and is permanent and irreversible?

Accepted Answer

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)

Answer

Conductive hearing loss

Answer

Tinnitus

Answer

Acoustic trauma

Question 6

Which ergonomic intervention involves redesigning a hand tool to maintain the wrist in a neutral, straight position during use?

Accepted Answer

Engineering control

Answer

Administrative control

Answer

Work practice control

Answer

Personal protective equipment