Occupational Health and Ergonomics Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of ergonomics in occupational health?
Answer: To fit the work environment and tasks to the capabilities and limitations of the worker
Ergonomics aims to design work environments, tools, and tasks to match the physical and cognitive capabilities of workers, reducing injury risk and improving performance.
Which of the following is considered a primary ergonomic risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)?
Answer: Repetitive motion combined with high force
Repetitive motion combined with high force is a well-established ergonomic risk factor that significantly increases the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.
What does the NIOSH Lifting Equation primarily help determine?
Answer: A recommended weight limit for manual lifting tasks
The NIOSH Lifting Equation calculates a Recommended Weight Limit (RWL) for specific lifting tasks to help reduce the risk of low back injury.
In occupational health, what is a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) used for?
Answer: Evaluating a worker's physical abilities relative to the demands of their job
An FCE is a systematic assessment used to measure an individual's physical capacities and functional abilities, often to determine fitness for work or return-to-work readiness.
Which body posture is considered 'neutral' in ergonomic assessments?
Answer: A position that minimizes stress on muscles, tendons, and joints
Neutral posture refers to a position where the joints are not bent to extremes, minimizing muscle strain and joint stress, thereby reducing injury risk.
A kinesiologist conducting a physical demands analysis (PDA) would primarily document which of the following?
Answer: The specific physical requirements inherent to a job
A PDA systematically documents the physical demands inherent to a specific job, including forces, postures, frequencies, and durations, to match workers to jobs safely.
Which Ontario legislation is most directly relevant to a kinesiologist's practice in workplace health and safety?
Answer: The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is Ontario's primary legislation governing workplace health and safety obligations, which directly affects kinesiologists working in occupational settings.