Question 1In the design for a standing operation, the __________ height of a worker is the main reference point because the hands are used mostly in the range between the elbow and hip heights. elbow wrist knuckle hip

4 points  

 Question 2Work stations should be designed for the __________ percentile female to reach the work area. 5th 50th 90th 95th

4 points  

 Question 3According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2013), women are __________ times more likely to have CTS than men. 1.2 1.5 3 5

4 points  

 Question 4Incidence rate represents the number of injuries and illnesses per __________ full-time workers. 1,000 5,000 10,000 100,000

4 points  

 Question 5Which of the following is not one of the main risk factors of WMSDs? Force Speed Repetition Awkward posture

4 points  

 Question 6Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are referred to by many names. Which of the following is not included in the name? Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) Repetitive motion injuries (RMI) Cumulative risk injuries (CRI) Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs)

4 points  

 Question 7For delicate work in the design for a standing operation, the work surface should be __________ above the elbow height. 0-50mm (0"-2") 50-100mm (2"-4") 150-250mm (6"-10") 250-300mm (10"-12")

4 points  

 Question 8In the design for a sitting operation, the seat height should range from __________. 25 to 35cm 35 to 50cm 45 to 60cm 50 to 60cm

4 points  

 Question 9Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition whereby the __________ is compressed through the carpal tunnel, which is comprised of eight carpal bones at the wrist. median nerve ulnar nerve radial nerve carpal ligament

4 points  

 Question 10In the five-step approach for an effective workplace design, which of the following is not measured in the third step? Productivity Physiological responses (e.g., heart rate) Psychophysical responses (e.g., perceived exertion) Multiple design solutions

4 points  

 Question 11

Discuss the guidelines for developing an ergonomic program to reduce WMSDs in the former OSHA Ergonomics Legislation. Include management leadership, employee participation, hazard analysis, training, and program evaluation.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

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30 points  

 Question 12

Compare and contrast design guidelines for a standing operator and those for a sitting operator; include types of work and working height. In addition, discuss the elements of an ergonomic chair.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

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30 points