CIEE Return-to-Work & Accommodation 5

Question 1

A small employer with 10 employees is exempt from the ADA's reasonable accommodation requirements because:

Accepted Answer

They have fewer than 15 employees, placing them below the ADA coverage threshold

Answer

The ADA applies only to employers with 15 or more employees; smaller employers may still be covered by state disability laws.

Question 2

During a return-to-work ergonomic assessment, the evaluator identifies that repetitive pinch grip is unavoidable in the worker's essential functions. The BEST accommodation strategy is:

Accepted Answer

Introduce tool redesign or grip aids to redistribute force and reduce pinch demands

Answer

Tool redesign or grip aids reduce peak pinch force and alter grip patterns, managing the exposure while preserving the essential function.

Question 3

The 'direct threat' defense under the ADA allows an employer to exclude a returning worker when:

Accepted Answer

There is a significant risk of substantial harm to the worker or others that cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation

Answer

Direct threat requires an individualized, objective assessment showing significant, imminent risk that cannot be reduced through accommodation.

Question 4

For a returning worker with a 20 lb lifting restriction, which Snook table criterion is the ergonomic evaluator MOST likely to reference?

Accepted Answer

Maximum acceptable weight of lift for the task's frequency and vertical distance

Answer

Snook tables provide maximum acceptable weights by lifting frequency, vertical range, and container size, directly applicable to lifting restriction comparisons.

Question 5

An ergonomic evaluator discovers a returning worker has been performing restricted tasks without reporting symptom recurrence to avoid losing their position. The BEST immediate action is:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a confidential discussion to understand barriers and reinforce the importance of reporting symptoms

Answer

Understanding the worker's fear of job loss and reinforcing a non-punitive reporting culture encourages early symptom identification before re-injury occurs.

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

CIEE Return-to-Work & Accommodation 5