CEA Workplace Assessment Methods 2

Question 1

Which observational method involves recording worker postures at fixed time intervals throughout the shift?

Accepted Answer

Work sampling

Answer

Work sampling involves making instantaneous observations at random or fixed intervals to estimate the proportion of time workers spend in various postures or activities.

Question 2

The REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) tool assigns a final action level. What does action level 3 indicate?

Accepted Answer

Investigate and implement changes immediately

Answer

A REBA action level 3 (score 8–10) indicates high risk, requiring investigation and implementation of changes immediately.

Question 3

When conducting a walkthrough survey, which tool is most appropriate for documenting the physical layout and workstation dimensions?

Accepted Answer

Tape measure or laser distance meter

Answer

A tape measure or laser distance meter is used during walkthrough surveys to capture workstation dimensions for ergonomic evaluation.

Question 4

In ergonomics assessment, a 'task analysis' primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Identify the specific demands and subtasks that make up a job

Answer

Task analysis systematically breaks a job into component subtasks to identify demands, sequences, and potential hazard exposures.

Question 5

Which document is typically used at the START of a formal ergonomics program assessment to triage high-risk jobs?

Accepted Answer

Symptom survey or discomfort survey

Answer

Symptom or discomfort surveys are administered early to identify departments or tasks where workers report musculoskeletal complaints, guiding prioritization.

(CEA) Certified Ergonomics Associate Practice Test

(CEA) Certified Ergonomics Associate Practice Test

CEA Workplace Assessment Methods 2