CIEE Training Program Development 2

Question 1

When conducting a needs assessment for an ergonomics training program, which data source is MOST valuable for identifying priority topics?

Accepted Answer

Injury and illness records with body part analysis

Answer

Injury and illness records with body part analysis directly identify which tasks and body regions are causing harm, enabling targeted training content.

Question 2

A manufacturing plant wants to train 500 workers on ergonomic lifting techniques. Which training delivery method best balances reach and skill retention?

Accepted Answer

Blended learning combining online modules with hands-on practice sessions

Answer

Blended learning combines the scalability of e-learning with the skill reinforcement of hands-on practice, achieving both broad reach and effective retention.

Question 3

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, ergonomics training programs must demonstrate that workers understand how to:

Accepted Answer

Recognize ergonomic hazards and report them

Answer

OSHA requires that workers be trained to identify, report, and understand ergonomic hazards relevant to their specific job tasks.

Question 4

Which learning objective is written at the highest cognitive level according to Bloom's Taxonomy for ergonomics training?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate workstation design and recommend corrective actions

Answer

Evaluating and recommending solutions represents synthesis and evaluation—the highest levels of Bloom's Taxonomy—compared to recall or listing.

Question 5

A trainer notices that workers are correctly performing ergonomic techniques immediately after training but reverting to old habits within two weeks. What intervention best addresses this?

Accepted Answer

Implement post-training observation and feedback with supervisors

Answer

Behavioral transfer requires environmental reinforcement; supervisor observation and feedback provides accountability and corrects habits before they solidify.

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

CIEE Training Program Development 2