SHS Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Disorders 2

Question 1

Carpal tunnel syndrome results from compression of which nerve at the wrist?

Accepted Answer

Median nerve

Answer

Ulnar nerve

Answer

Radial nerve

Answer

Brachial nerve

Question 2

The RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) tool is primarily used to evaluate:

Accepted Answer

Upper extremity postural and force loads

Answer

Lower extremity postural risk

Answer

Chemical exposure levels

Answer

Noise-induced hearing loss risk

Question 3

What is the recommended viewing angle for a computer monitor relative to eye level?

Accepted Answer

Slightly below eye level (10–20 degrees)

Answer

30 degrees above eye level

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Exactly at eye level

Answer

45 degrees below eye level

Question 4

Which engineering control BEST addresses repetitive reaching above shoulder height?

Accepted Answer

Redesigning the workstation to position materials within the worker's power zone

Answer

Providing workers with stretching guidelines

Answer

Rotating workers between tasks every two hours

Answer

Issuing workers anti-fatigue matting

Question 5

The 'power zone' for lifting is generally defined as the area:

Accepted Answer

Between knuckle and shoulder height

Answer

Below knee level

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Above shoulder height

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At arm's length from the body

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of an ergonomic symptom survey in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

To identify early signs of musculoskeletal disorders before they become severe

Answer

To document workers' compensation claims

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To evaluate worker performance and productivity

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To satisfy OSHA recordkeeping requirements

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for ergonomic hazards?

Accepted Answer

Implementing job rotation to distribute physical stress

Answer

Installing a mechanical lift assist device

Answer

Redesigning a tool to reduce required grip force

Answer

Lowering a conveyor height to reduce overhead reaching