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Ergonomics and Pain

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1.  In the Hierarchy of Controls Model, which is the most effective strategy?
  1. Substitution of the hazard
  2. Elimination of the hazard
  3. Engineering controls- isolating people from the hazard
  4. Administrative controls- change the way people work
2.  What is a repetition red flag?
  1. Prolonged or repeated movement
  2. Similar movements
  3. Increased duration or frequency of a movement
  4. All of the above
3.  According to the World Health Organization, which of the following is NOT a physical environmental factor to address?
  1. Light
  2. Sound
  3. Psychosocial
  4. Air quality
4.  For every inch of forward head posture from a neutral spine, how much is the load increased?
  1. 10 lbs
  2. 15 lbs
  3. 20 lbs
  4. 25 lbs
5.  Which is an ergonomic risk factor?
  1. Awkward posture
  2. Repetition
  3. Force
  4. All of the above

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