CIEE Workplace Analysis & Risk Identification 3

Question 1

An ergonomics team wants to prioritize which workstations to address first. Which data source is MOST useful for this triage?

Accepted Answer

OSHA 300 injury and illness log

Answer

The OSHA 300 log documents work-related injuries and illnesses by job and body part, directly guiding prioritization of high-risk workstations.

Question 2

A CIEE evaluator observes a dental hygienist maintaining a static neck flexion of greater than 30° for extended periods. What risk assessment tool is BEST suited to quantify this risk?

Accepted Answer

REBA

Answer

REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) evaluates whole-body postures including neck flexion and is well-suited for static healthcare tasks.

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a 'leading indicator' when identifying ergonomic risk in a workplace analysis?

Accepted Answer

Number of near-miss reports

Answer

Near-miss reports are leading indicators because they signal hazardous conditions before an injury occurs, enabling proactive intervention.

Question 4

During a worksite survey, an evaluator notices workers resting their forearms on sharp desk edges while typing. Which ergonomic risk factor does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Contact stress

Answer

Pressure from a hard or sharp edge onto soft tissue is contact stress, which can compress nerves and blood vessels in the forearm.

Question 5

A manufacturing plant conducts ergonomic evaluations only after an injury is reported. This approach is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Reactive ergonomics

Answer

Reactive ergonomics involves addressing ergonomic hazards after an injury or complaint has already occurred rather than anticipating problems.

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CIEE Workplace Analysis & Risk Identification 3