CES Ergonomic Standards & Regulations 2

Question 1

What is the Lifting Index (LI) threshold in the NIOSH Lifting Equation that indicates a significant risk of low back injury?

Accepted Answer

LI greater than 1.0

Answer

An LI greater than 1.0 indicates the lifting task exceeds the recommended weight limit and poses increased risk of low back disorders, requiring ergonomic intervention.

Question 2

Which regulation requires employers to maintain an OSHA 300 log for recording work-related musculoskeletal disorders?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1904 (OSHA Recordkeeping Rule)

Answer

29 CFR 1904 requires employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses including musculoskeletal disorders on OSHA Form 300 logs.

Question 3

Which ergonomic assessment tool was developed partly in response to European Directive 90/270/EEC on display screen equipment?

Accepted Answer

RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment)

Answer

RULA was developed by McAtamney and Corlett in 1993 partly in response to European Directive 90/270/EEC requiring systematic assessment of display screen equipment workstations.

Question 4

Under OSHA's recordkeeping rules, which criterion must be met for an MSD to be recorded on the OSHA 300 log?

Accepted Answer

It must be work-related and result in days away, restricted duty, medical treatment beyond first aid, or a healthcare professional diagnosis

Answer

OSHA 300 recordability for MSDs requires work-relatedness plus at least one qualifying outcome: days away from work, restricted work, medical treatment beyond first aid, or a healthcare professional diagnosis.

Question 5

What does ANSI Z10 address in relation to ergonomics?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems that include ergonomics as a hazard category

Answer

ANSI Z10 is a voluntary Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard that incorporates ergonomic hazard identification and control within a systematic safety program framework.

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CES Ergonomic Standards & Regulations 2