CEAS Workplace Assessment & Evaluation Flashcards

What is the primary goal of a CEAS workstation ergonomic assessment?

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.

What does RULA stand for in the context of ergonomic posture assessment?

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.

What is the recommended monitor viewing distance for a typical computer workstation assessment?

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.

Which keyboard placement measurement is most important to assess upper-extremity ergonomics?

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.

What is the recommended first step when conducting a formal CEAS ergonomic assessment?

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.

Which observational method assigns a final risk score of 1–7 and is specifically designed for whole-body posture analysis?

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.