CES Ergonomic Standards & Regulations

Question 1

Which U.S. federal agency has primary authority over workplace ergonomic hazards in general industry?

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

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NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)

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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

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ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

Question 2

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), when can ergonomic hazards be cited?

Accepted Answer

When recognized hazards cause or are likely to cause serious harm and feasible abatement exists

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Only when a specific ergonomic standard has been violated

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Exclusively after a workplace fatality occurs

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Only if the employer has more than 100 employees

Question 3

Which NIOSH document provides the revised lifting equation used to calculate the Recommended Weight Limit (RWL)?

Accepted Answer

Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (1994)

Answer

OSHA 3123 Ergonomic Guidelines

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ACGIH TLV Handbook

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ANSI Z365 Standard

Question 4

What is the purpose of the ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for hand-arm vibration?

Accepted Answer

Establishing exposure limits to prevent hand-arm vibration syndrome in workers

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Setting maximum power tool weight limits

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Defining grip force requirements for tool handles

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Regulating tool purchase decisions in industry

Question 5

Which ANSI standard specifically addresses ergonomics for video display terminal (VDT) workstations?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/HFES 100

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ANSI Z10

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ANSI A10.32

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ANSI/AIHA Z9.7

Question 6

What does the ISO 9241 standard series primarily address?

Accepted Answer

Ergonomics of human-system interaction including displays and input devices

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Manual material handling weight limits

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Personal protective equipment design

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Chemical exposure limits in workplaces