Ergonomics Basics
What does ergonomics mean?
Fitting the job to the worker
What ergonomic risk factor is present when a worker drills overhead with both arms raised?
Awkward posture
Which takes less effort to cut wire, a sharp cutter or a dull cutter?
A sharp cutter
A worker keeps bending to assemble parts on the floor. How could you change the work setup?
Raise the parts to a comfortable working height
What should a worker do if they notice tingling in their hand during a repetitive task?
Report it early
A worker makes the same hand motion hundreds of times per shift. What risk factor does this create?
Repetition
A worker has to grip a vibrating tool tightly. What two risk factors are present?
High grip force and vibration
A worker bends their wrist every time they line up a drill. What should they look for in a different drill handle?
A handle that lets the wrist stay straight
Which is an engineering control for moving boxes across a jobsite, rotating workers or providing a cart? Why?
Providing a cart. It reduces manual carrying
A worker twists while lifting a box to place it on a cart behind them. Name two ways to reduce the strain
Move the cart in front, keep the box close, or pivot with the feet.