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What is the purpose of studying posture in ergonomics?
What is the purpose of studying posture in ergonomics?
- To decrease postural fatigue (correct)
- To associate asymmetrical posture with high disc loads
- To increase postural changes frequency
- To avoid combined postures
What does RULA estimation focus on?
What does RULA estimation focus on?
- Upper limb and head postures (correct)
- Lower limb postures
- Back postures
- Whole body posture
In the OWAS method, what does Action category (2) indicate?
In the OWAS method, what does Action category (2) indicate?
- Postural load is too high, immediate changes needed
- The postural load is optimum
- The amount of postural load is accepted almost (correct)
- Postural load is high, corrective measure needed
What does an RULA score of 3 or 4 signify?
What does an RULA score of 3 or 4 signify?
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What is the hazard of an awkward posture according to the text?
What is the hazard of an awkward posture according to the text?
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What does a RULA score of 5 or 6 indicate?
What does a RULA score of 5 or 6 indicate?
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What is the significance of Action category (3) in the OWAS method?
What is the significance of Action category (3) in the OWAS method?
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What does asymmetrical posture in ergonomics indicate?
What does asymmetrical posture in ergonomics indicate?
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What does a RULA score of 3 or 4 signify?
What does a RULA score of 3 or 4 signify?
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What is the hazard of an awkward posture in ergonomics?
What is the hazard of an awkward posture in ergonomics?
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