EMPCO EMPCO Ergonomics & Workplace Injury Prevention

Question 1

What is the primary goal of an ergonomics program in an EMPCO-assessed workplace?

Accepted Answer

Reduce musculoskeletal disorders by fitting tasks to workers

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Increase worker productivity at all costs

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Eliminate all manual labor from the workplace

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Standardize equipment across all departments

Question 2

Which of the following is a common ergonomic risk factor associated with repetitive strain injuries?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive hand and wrist motions

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Adequate lighting

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Proper chair height adjustment

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Scheduled rest breaks

Question 3

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers are required to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain a workplace free from recognized serious hazards

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Provide ergonomic furniture to all employees

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Conduct ergonomic assessments every 6 months

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Hire a certified ergonomist for every 50 workers

Question 4

What does a job hazard analysis (JHA) typically evaluate in the context of injury prevention?

Accepted Answer

Tasks, hazards, and preventive measures for each job step

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Employee satisfaction scores

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Worker compensation claim history only

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Departmental budget allocations

Question 5

Which lifting technique is recommended to prevent lower back injuries in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Bend the knees, keep the back straight, and lift with the legs

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Bend at the waist and keep legs straight

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Twist the torso while lifting to build flexibility

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Lift quickly to minimize strain duration

Question 6

An EMPCO occupational health nurse notices a pattern of wrist injuries in the assembly department. The FIRST recommended action is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct an ergonomic worksite evaluation of the assembly tasks

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File workers' compensation claims for affected workers

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Recommend all injured workers take medical leave

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Replace all workers in the department