CDMS Ergonomics, Workplace Safety, and Injury Prevention

Question 1

What is the primary goal of workplace ergonomics in disability management?

Accepted Answer

Fitting the job to the worker to reduce physical strain and prevent musculoskeletal injuries

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Increasing production speed at the expense of worker comfort

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Meeting OSHA inspection requirements

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Reducing the cost of workers' compensation insurance premiums only

Question 2

Which category of musculoskeletal disorders is most commonly associated with repetitive work tasks?

Accepted Answer

Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) or repetitive strain injuries (RSIs)

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Traumatic fractures

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Acute nerve compression injuries

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Traumatic brain injuries

Question 3

Which ergonomic risk factor involves working with body parts held in non-neutral positions?

Accepted Answer

Awkward posture

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Force

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Repetition

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Contact stress

Question 4

What is a 'worksite analysis' in the context of ergonomics?

Accepted Answer

A systematic evaluation of workplace tasks and conditions to identify ergonomic risk factors

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A productivity study to measure output rates

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An OSHA compliance audit for recordkeeping requirements

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A financial analysis of the cost of workplace injuries

Question 5

Which administrative control reduces exposure to ergonomic risk factors by changing work schedules?

Accepted Answer

Job rotation to distribute physical load across different muscle groups

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Engineering controls such as tool redesign

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Personal protective equipment

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Employee training only

Question 6

What does the NIOSH Lifting Equation calculate?

Accepted Answer

A recommended weight limit (RWL) and lifting index for two-handed manual lifting tasks

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Maximum safe pushing and pulling forces for cart operations

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The acceptable noise exposure level for industrial workers

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The minimum recovery time needed between repetitive hand tasks