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What are the 3 branches of ergonimics?

physical, cognitive, and emotional

What are some examples of physical ergonomics factors in a job/role

force, posture, distance, frequency, duration, environment

what are some examples of cognitive ergonomic factors in a job

detection, identification, interpretation, decision, response

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a physical demands analysis

<p>establishes a measure of human risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

what is not a characteristic of a risk analysis

<p>improves communication and collaboration amongst all end users</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical demands analysis?

<p>it defines and documents how the job is performed as it is today. It avoids legality and discrimination issues. It also puts everyone on the same page for communication, goals and rehab expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical demands report?

<p>Captures all the postures, loads, reaches, sensory and environmental requirements of a job or task. More detailed than a job description</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an ergonomic risk analysis?

<p>establishes a baseline metric that can be used by employers to mitigate potential injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

A work task that is performed for 25% of the total time at work is referred to as what?

<p>occasional</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools establishes a safe recommended weight limit?

<p>NIOSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the RULA for?

<p>a rapid upper limb assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an OCRA?

<p>Occupational repetitive action index</p> Signup and view all the answers

which of the following is not a characteristic of an ergonomic risk assessment

<p>has multiple end users</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tools quantifies cognitive load?

<p>NASA TLX</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who typically performs physical demands analyses following a workplace injury?

<p>rehab provider</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of an employer having an ergonomic risk assessment performed?

<p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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