CIRS Ergonomics & Work Conditioning Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of work hardening programs in industrial rehabilitation?
Answer: To restore an injured worker's physical capacity to meet the demands of competitive employment
Work hardening is a structured, work-oriented program designed to restore systemic, neurological, and musculoskeletal function so the worker can meet the physical demands of competitive employment.
Which fundamental ergonomic principle involves matching the job to the worker rather than the worker to the job?
Answer: Fitting the task to the human
The core principle of ergonomics is fitting the job and tools to the human worker, rather than requiring the worker to adapt to poorly designed tasks or equipment.
What does a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) primarily measure in industrial rehabilitation?
Answer: An individual's safe maximum work ability based on standardized physical performance testing
An FCE measures an individual's physical abilities and limitations in the context of work demands to objectively determine safe functional capacity for return to employment.
Which combination of ergonomic risk factors is most strongly associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders?
Answer: Repetitive motions combined with forceful exertion and awkward postures
Repetitive motions combined with forceful exertion and awkward postures are the primary ergonomic risk factors that synergistically increase the likelihood of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
How does work conditioning differ from work hardening in industrial rehabilitation?
Answer: Work conditioning is less intensive and focuses on restoring physical tolerances, while work hardening involves full work simulation
Work conditioning is a less intensive, goal-oriented program focused on restoring musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary tolerances, while work hardening involves multi-disciplinary full work simulation.
The NIOSH lifting equation is primarily used in industrial rehabilitation to:
Answer: Calculate recommended weight limits and assess injury risk for manual lifting tasks
The NIOSH lifting equation calculates a Recommended Weight Limit (RWL) and Lifting Index (LI) to evaluate manual lifting tasks and identify intervention priorities to reduce low back injury risk.