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Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Prevention Flashcards

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  1. Since OSHA has no specific ergonomics standard, under what authority can it cite employers for serious ergonomic hazards?

    Answer: The General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act

    OSHA uses the General Duty Clause for recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm when no specific standard applies.

  2. What happened to the OSHA ergonomics program standard issued in November 2000?

    Answer: Congress repealed it in 2001 under the Congressional Review Act

    Congress overturned the ergonomics standard in March 2001 using the Congressional Review Act.

  3. Which assessment tool is designed to quickly score upper-limb posture, force, and repetition for tasks like overhead drilling?

    Answer: RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment)

    RULA scores neck, trunk, and upper-limb posture together with muscle use and force to rank upper-extremity MSD risk.

  4. What is the NIOSH position on using back belts to prevent lifting injuries?

    Answer: There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend them as an injury-prevention measure

    NIOSH found insufficient evidence that back belts reduce back injuries and does not recommend them as a control.

  5. Which leading indicator best signals an emerging MSD problem before injuries occur?

    Answer: Rising worker reports of discomfort in symptom surveys

    Early reports of discomfort let you step in before a recordable injury happens, which makes them a leading indicator.

  6. Under OSHA recordkeeping (29 CFR 1904), how is a work-related MSD recorded on the OSHA 300 log?

    Answer: Like any other injury or illness that meets the general recording criteria

    No separate MSD criteria exist, so MSDs are recorded when they meet the general criteria such as medical treatment beyond first aid or days away.

  7. Which is an administrative control for MSD risk on a drywall crew?

    Answer: Rotating workers between hanging and taping tasks

    Job rotation changes how work is scheduled to spread exposure out, which makes it an administrative control rather than an engineering one.

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