COKO Occupational Health and Ergonomics 2

Question 1

What is 'presenteeism' in the context of occupational health?

Accepted Answer

Being physically present at work while performing at reduced capacity due to health issues

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An employee always arriving to work on time

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A program to reward employees for attendance

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The practice of monitoring employee presence electronically

Question 2

In a graduated return-to-work (GRTW) program, what is the primary approach?

Accepted Answer

Progressively increasing work hours and duties as the worker recovers

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Immediately returning an injured worker to full pre-injury duties

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Permanently modifying all job tasks to accommodate the worker's limitations

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Replacing the injured worker until full recovery is achieved

Question 3

Which ergonomic assessment tool uses body part discomfort ratings combined with task observation to identify MSD risk?

Accepted Answer

The Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)

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The Borg Scale

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The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

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The Oswestry Disability Index

Question 4

What does WSIB stand for in Ontario's occupational health system?

Accepted Answer

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

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Workers' Standard Injury Benefits

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Workplace Services and Injury Bureau

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Workers' Safety and Injury Baseline

Question 5

Which of the following best describes an 'administrative control' in ergonomic risk management?

Accepted Answer

Rotating workers among different tasks to reduce repetitive exposure

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Redesigning equipment to reduce physical demands

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Providing personal protective equipment to workers

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Installing ergonomic workstation furniture

Question 6

When assessing cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs), which combination of factors is considered the 'ergonomic triad'?

Accepted Answer

Force, repetition, and awkward posture

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Noise, vibration, and temperature

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Stress, fatigue, and poor nutrition

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Age, gender, and body mass index

Question 7

In occupational kinesiology, what is the purpose of a 'work hardening' program?

Accepted Answer

Preparing injured workers to return to physically demanding jobs through structured exercise and work simulation

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Training supervisors in enforcing safety rules

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Hardening equipment surfaces to prevent workplace injuries

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Teaching workers to tolerate pain in the workplace