CEAS CEAS Workplace Assessment & Evaluation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary goal of a CEAS workstation ergonomic assessment?
- Identify musculoskeletal risk factors and recommend corrective actions (Correct answer)
- Measure employee productivity metrics
- Audit compliance with OSHA recordkeeping rules
- Document worker compensation claims
Correct answer: Identify musculoskeletal risk factors and recommend corrective actions
A CEAS workstation assessment focuses on identifying musculoskeletal risk factors and providing corrective recommendations to reduce injury risk.
Question 2: What does RULA stand for in the context of ergonomic posture assessment?
- Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (Correct answer)
- Risk of Upper-Limb Awkwardness
- Repetitive Upper Limb Analysis
- Regional Upper-Load Assessment
Correct answer: Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) is a widely used observational tool that scores posture risk for the upper body during work tasks.
Question 3: What is the recommended monitor viewing distance for a typical computer workstation assessment?
- 20–28 inches from the eyes (Correct answer)
- 12–18 inches from the eyes
- 30–40 inches from the eyes
- 8–12 inches from the eyes
Correct answer: 20–28 inches from the eyes
An arm's length distance of approximately 20–28 inches reduces eye strain and supports a comfortable neck posture.
Question 4: Which keyboard placement measurement is most important to assess upper-extremity ergonomics?
- Elbow angle and wrist alignment relative to keyboard height (Correct answer)
- Distance from keyboard to monitor
- Number of keystrokes per minute
- Keyboard tilt toward the user
Correct answer: Elbow angle and wrist alignment relative to keyboard height
Elbow angle (ideally 90–110°) and neutral wrist alignment are the primary indicators of appropriate keyboard height in ergonomic assessments.
Question 5: What is the recommended first step when conducting a formal CEAS ergonomic assessment?
- Gather job task information and interview the worker (Correct answer)
- Immediately rearrange the workstation
- Order ergonomic equipment before the site visit
- Review OSHA 300 logs only
Correct answer: Gather job task information and interview the worker
Collecting job task information and interviewing the worker provides essential context before any physical evaluation or intervention.
Question 6: Which observational method assigns a final risk score of 1–7 and is specifically designed for whole-body posture analysis?
- REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) (Correct answer)
- RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment)
- OSHA Ergonomic Checklist
- NIOSH Lifting Equation
Correct answer: REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment)
REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) evaluates whole-body posture and produces a risk score of 1–7, with higher scores indicating greater intervention urgency.
CEAS CEAS Workplace Assessment & Evaluation 1
What is the primary goal of a CEAS workstation ergonomic assessment?