CIEE Workplace Analysis & Risk Identification 4

Question 1

In participatory ergonomics, who is MOST important to include in the workplace analysis team?

Accepted Answer

Workers who perform the job daily

Answer

Workers who perform the job daily have firsthand knowledge of task demands, awkward conditions, and practical feasibility of interventions.

Question 2

A CIEE evaluator uses the Washington State Caution Zone Checklist. A task is flagged as a 'caution zone' job. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The job has ergonomic risk factors that warrant further analysis

Answer

A caution zone designation indicates ergonomic risk factors are present and the job should be analyzed more thoroughly to determine if controls are needed.

Question 3

Which of the following hand postures creates the GREATEST risk for carpal tunnel syndrome development?

Accepted Answer

Sustained wrist flexion or extension with forceful exertion

Answer

Sustained non-neutral wrist postures combined with forceful exertion increase carpal tunnel pressure and are strongly associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 4

An ergonomic assessment of a grocery checkout counter reveals that the scanner is 12 inches to the left of center for a right-handed cashier. What risk does this create?

Accepted Answer

Trunk rotation and lateral reach repetitively

Answer

Scanning to one side forces repeated trunk rotation and lateral reaching, increasing the risk of back and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders.

Question 5

Which survey method asks workers to rate the physical difficulty of specific body regions using a body map diagram?

Accepted Answer

Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Answer

The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire uses a body map to capture self-reported discomfort or pain prevalence in specific body regions over defined time periods.

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

(CIEE) Certified Industrial Ergonomic Evaluator Practice Test

CIEE Workplace Analysis & Risk Identification 4