Ergonomic Quiz : USDA ARS

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Ergonomic Quiz

Ergonomic Quiz

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1	Ergonomic disorder may result from making the same motion over and over
		True
		False


2	Ergonomic disorder may cause pain or numbness in arms, hands, and wrists.
		True
		False


3	Only a supervisor can tell when a task has poor ergonomic design
		True

		False


4	It is better to work with wrists bent or flexed, not straight.
		True

		False


5	Shaking wrists and fingers during breaks can help prevent cumulative trauma disorders
		True

		False


6	It is better ergonomically to operate a tool with one finger or hand rather than two.
		True

		False


8	You can improve ergonomics by changing how you work to avoid too many reaching, bending, and twisting movements or working in the same position for prolonged periods
		True

		False


9	Stretching your arms and upper body a few times before you start work is a good idea.
		True

		False


10	It is best to avoid lifting with the back and bending at the back when possible.
		True

		False

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