CEAS CEAS Workplace Assessment & Evaluation 2

Question 1

The NIOSH Lifting Equation uses a load constant of how many pounds as its baseline Recommended Weight Limit?

Accepted Answer

51 lbs

Answer

The NIOSH Lifting Equation uses a load constant of 51 lbs, which is then reduced by multipliers based on task-specific factors like distance, frequency, and coupling.

Question 2

How many task variables does the NIOSH Lifting Equation use to calculate the Recommended Weight Limit (RWL)?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

The NIOSH Lifting Equation applies six multipliers — horizontal, vertical, distance, asymmetry, frequency, and coupling — to calculate the RWL.

Question 3

Which assessment method uses a body part discomfort map to collect subjective pain and discomfort data from workers?

Accepted Answer

Body Discomfort Survey (Nordic Questionnaire)

Answer

The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire uses a body diagram to collect self-reported discomfort data by body region from workers.

Question 4

When assessing chair height, what is the primary indicator that the setting is correct?

Accepted Answer

Feet are flat on the floor with thighs approximately parallel to the ground

Answer

Proper chair height allows the feet to rest flat on the floor while the thighs are roughly parallel to the ground, supporting neutral hip and knee angles.

Question 5

The Strain Index is an ergonomic assessment tool primarily used to evaluate risk for disorders of which body region?

Accepted Answer

Distal upper extremity (hand, wrist, forearm)

Answer

The Strain Index was developed to quantify risk of distal upper extremity disorders based on factors like exertion, duration, and posture.

CEAS - Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist Practice Test

CEAS - Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist Practice Test

CEAS CEAS Workplace Assessment & Evaluation 2