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?

<p>Proper lifting techniques (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do many ergonomists have advanced training in?

<p>Kinesiology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Management of the workplace (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Ergonomic Biomechanics?

<p>Action of physical forces on the body (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tremendous upsurge of industrialization involving heavy equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Understanding body motion and fitting to required activities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Proper lifting techniques (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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