Certified Safety Professional Exam Ergonomics and Human Factors

Question 1

Which risk factor is most commonly associated with the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs)?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive motion, forceful exertion, and awkward postures

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High illuminance levels

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Excessive noise exposure above 85 dBA

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Prolonged exposure to vibration above 100 Hz

Question 2

What ergonomic tool does NIOSH provide to assess manual material handling tasks and determine a recommended weight limit (RWL)?

Accepted Answer

The NIOSH Lifting Equation

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Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)

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Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)

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Strain Index (SI)

Question 3

What does a Lifting Index (LI) greater than 1.0 indicate when using the NIOSH Lifting Equation?

Accepted Answer

The task poses an increased risk of low back injury for some workers

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The task is within safe lifting limits

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The task is classified as light work

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Mechanical assists are legally required

Question 4

Which type of vibration is associated with Raynaud's phenomenon (vibration white finger) in workers?

Accepted Answer

Hand-arm vibration (HAV)

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Whole-body vibration (WBV)

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Rotational vibration

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Infrasonic vibration

Question 5

In ergonomic workstation design, what is the recommended monitor height to reduce neck strain?

Accepted Answer

Monitor top at eye level or slightly below

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Monitor centered 10 inches above eye level

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Monitor at desktop level

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Monitor top 12 inches above the crown of the head

Question 6

What is the primary goal of participatory ergonomics programs?

Accepted Answer

To involve employees in identifying hazards and designing ergonomic solutions

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To replace all workers with automated machinery

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To mandate PPE use for all physical tasks

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To conduct annual physical fitness testing