SSH Ergonomics & Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses ergonomics in the meatpacking industry and requires employers to implement ergonomics programs?

Accepted Answer

OSHA's Meatpacking Industry Ergonomics Program Guidelines (1993)

Answer

29 CFR 1910.900

Answer

29 CFR 1910.138

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Question 2

Static loading, a significant ergonomic risk factor, is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a body segment in a fixed position for a prolonged period

Answer

Applying maximum force during a single brief exertion

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Lifting loads in an asymmetric manner

Answer

Performing the same motion more than 30 times per hour

Question 3

The ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) for hand-arm segmental vibration is primarily concerned with preventing which condition?

Accepted Answer

Raynaud's phenomenon (vibration white finger)

Answer

De Quervain's tenosynovitis

Answer

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Answer

Cubital tunnel syndrome

Question 4

In an ergonomic program, a 'participatory ergonomics' approach emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Involving workers in identifying hazards and developing solutions

Answer

Hiring only ergonomics specialists to evaluate workstations

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Relying solely on engineering studies to determine risk

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Rotating workers between tasks without analysis

Question 5

Which of the following keyboard tray or monitor positions is consistent with neutral ergonomic posture for office work?

Accepted Answer

Monitor top at or slightly below eye level with neck in neutral position

Answer

Keyboard at elbow height with wrists slightly extended upward

Answer

Chair height adjusted so feet dangle off the floor

Answer

Mouse placed far from the keyboard to increase shoulder reach

Question 6

The 'push-pull' work task primarily places ergonomic stress on which body region?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder, back, and wrist

Answer

Lower extremities and ankles

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Cervical spine and jaw

Answer

Fingers and thumb

Question 7

Under OSHA's General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)), employers can be cited for ergonomic hazards when:

Accepted Answer

There is a recognized serious hazard causing or likely to cause death or serious harm, and a feasible abatement method exists

Answer

A specific OSHA ergonomics standard is violated

Answer

Workers file more than five ergonomic complaints per quarter

Answer

The employer has more than 100 employees in an affected job classification