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Positioning Yourself for Success: The Basics of Office and Workplace Ergonomics

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1.  Which of the following are risk factors in the workplace:
  1. Force
  2. Repetitions
  3. Vibration
  4. All of the above
2.  Ergonomic Prevention is a vital part of a work safety program because it does all of the following except:
  1. It keeps us from getting overweight
  2. It preserves our body parts and lengthens their lifespan
  3. It makes us feel good which makes us work faster and smarter
  4. It helps to eliminate that fatigue feeling at the beginning and end of a work day
3.  All of the following are ergonomic tools except:
  1. Ears
  2. Mouth
  3. Employee Education
  4. Management Participation
4.  When fitting a client appropriately for a desk chair, all of the following should be considered except:
  1. Backrest
  2. Seat width and depth
  3. Wheels
  4. Seat front
5.  Correct use of ergonomic office equipment is vital to have a successful outcome. Which of the following is not considered correct use of the equipment?
  1. Sit right in the seat
  2. Support your feet on top of the desk
  3. Organize your work area
  4. Use the document holder
6.  When considering the Basic Principles of Ergonomics remember which of the following?
  1. Take frequent rest breaks
  2. Do some basic stretches
  3. Change your positioning frequently
  4. All of the above
7.  Common signs and symptoms of cumulative back trauma are:
  1. Burning Sensation
  2. Insomnia
  3. Stiffness
  4. All of the above
8.  The 5 ā€œE’sā€ include:
  1. Exposure Reduction
  2. Exercise
  3. Enforcement
  4. All of the above
9.  Which of the following is good advice in preventing back injuries?
  1. Use proper techniques for lifting and handling materials
  2. Use available equipment to make the job easier
  3. Rest and stretch throughout the work day
  4. All of the above
10.  Which of the following best describes a problem with the aging workforce?
  1. Decreased visual acuity
  2. Loss of flexibility
  3. Decreased reaction time
  4. All of the above