Ergonomic Standards & Regulations Flashcards
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OSHA's ergonomic guidelines for nursing homes (2003) target which primary ergonomic hazard?
Answer: Patient handling and lifting tasks causing musculoskeletal injuries to healthcare workers
OSHA's nursing home ergonomic guidelines specifically target patient handling — the leading cause of musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare workers — and promote safe patient handling programs.
What is the 'hierarchy of controls' principle in ergonomic hazard control, and what is the highest priority level?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard is the highest priority control
The hierarchy of controls prioritizes elimination first, followed by substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE as the least preferred option.
Which standards are most commonly used to evaluate and design safe manual material handling tasks in warehousing?
Answer: NIOSH Revised Lifting Equation and Liberty Mutual Manual Material Handling Tables
The NIOSH Revised Lifting Equation and Liberty Mutual Tables are the primary tools for evaluating and designing safe manual material handling tasks in warehousing and distribution environments.
Which international standard provides guidance on the ergonomics of manual handling including pushing and pulling forces?
Answer: ISO 11228 (Ergonomics — Manual Handling)
ISO 11228 is a multi-part standard covering ergonomics of manual handling: lifting/carrying (Part 1), pushing/pulling (Part 2), and handling of low loads at high frequency (Part 3).
When performing a job hazard analysis (JHA) for ergonomic purposes, which step comes first?
Answer: Observe and document all tasks performed in the job
A JHA begins with systematic observation and documentation of all job tasks before hazards can be identified, prioritized, and controlled.
What are OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) and how do they relate to ergonomics?
Answer: OSHA cooperative programs recognizing employers with exemplary safety programs including proactive ergonomics management
OSHA's VPP recognizes employers who demonstrate exemplary occupational safety and health management, including comprehensive ergonomics programs, through a rigorous application and site review process.