Ergonomics and Biomechanics Quiz

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What does the word 'ergonomics' literally mean?

The application of laws to work

The science of managing the household

The fitting of a particular person to the task

The management of the workplace (correct)

What does biomechanics primarily deal with?

The design of tools and utensils

The study of machines and instruments

The action of physical forces on the body and the actions of muscles and gravity on bones and joints (correct)

The science of managing the household

What does ergonomics include, according to Bain (1973)?

All tools, machines, utensils, weapons, instruments, housing, clothing, communicating and transporting devices and the skills by which we produce and use them (correct)

Only communicating and transporting devices

Only housing and clothing

Only tools and machines

What is a common example of biomechanics application to prevent injury?

Proper lifting techniques Signup and view all the answers

What do many ergonomists have advanced training in?

Kinesiology Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the word 'ergonomics'?

Management of the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Ergonomic Biomechanics?

Action of physical forces on the body Signup and view all the answers

Why did the need to design safe products for workers come to the forefront?

Tremendous upsurge of industrialization involving heavy equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of advanced training in kinesiology for many ergonomists?

Understanding body motion and fitting to required activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the common example of biomechanics application to prevent injury?

Proper lifting techniques Signup and view all the answers

Ergonomics and Biomechanics Quiz

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What does the word 'ergonomics' literally mean?

What does biomechanics primarily deal with?

What does ergonomics include, according to Bain (1973)?

What is a common example of biomechanics application to prevent injury?

What do many ergonomists have advanced training in?

What is the literal meaning of the word 'ergonomics'?

What is the primary focus of Ergonomic Biomechanics?

Why did the need to design safe products for workers come to the forefront?

What is the significance of advanced training in kinesiology for many ergonomists?

What is the common example of biomechanics application to prevent injury?

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