CIEE Ergonomic Intervention & Solutions 5

Question 1

A cost-benefit analysis of an ergonomic intervention should include which indirect cost category?

Accepted Answer

Reduced productivity and retraining costs following injuries

Answer

Indirect costs such as lost productivity, replacement worker training, and administrative time often exceed direct medical costs and must be included for accurate ROI analysis.

Question 2

Which lighting intervention most directly reduces visual fatigue for fine inspection tasks?

Accepted Answer

Providing adjustable task lighting directed at the inspection surface

Answer

Adjustable task lighting delivers high-intensity illumination exactly where needed without increasing ambient glare, supporting visual acuity for detail work.

Question 3

A production supervisor suggests reducing MSD risk by giving workers more autonomy over their pace. This intervention is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Administrative control

Answer

Changing work organization, schedules, or pace authority without altering the physical environment is an administrative control.

Question 4

Which ergonomic intervention is most appropriate for reducing pinch-grip force during parts assembly?

Accepted Answer

Redesigning the fixture to allow a power grip instead of a pinch grip

Answer

Redesigning fixtures to accommodate a power grip distributes force across the full hand, dramatically reducing pinch-force demands at the source.

Question 5

When implementing a new ergonomic tool in a facility, pilot testing with a small user group prior to full rollout is valuable because:

Accepted Answer

It identifies unforeseen usability issues and gathers worker feedback before wide deployment

Answer

Pilot testing reveals unexpected fit, function, or acceptance problems in real conditions, allowing refinements before costly full-scale implementation.

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

CIEE Ergonomic Intervention & Solutions 5