Understanding Ergonomic Furniture Quiz

The scientific discipline concerned with understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, methods and data to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.

Ergonomic furniture promotes better posture, increased comfort, and reduced back pain.

Adjustable seats that can be widened or narrowed, made taller or shorter, and have adjustable backrest heights and tilt distance options.

<p>Wrist rests on keyboards relieve stress on arms that are typing over a long period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ergonomics means designing work stations, tools, and equipment to fit the worker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ergonomics is important in the workplace because overexertion and bodily reaction are leading causes of workplace injuries, which can be costly and lead to recurring or persistent pain in the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical ergonomics, cognitive ergonomics, organizational ergonomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can reduce fatigue, encourage a healthy lifestyle, and prevent muscle pain and strain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing muscular strain, numbness, tingling, and increasing circulation to prevent heart disease. It can also prevent neck, eye, and back strain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Repetitive strain injuries from repetition, vibration, force, and posture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<ol> <li>Keep joints in a neutral position. 2. Avoid bending forward. 3. Keep work close to your body. 4. Avoid twisting your torso.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Human body’s responses to physical and physiological work loads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It deals with mental processes and capacities of humans at work, such as mental strain from workload, decision making, human error, and training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is important for identifying opportunities for innovations and ensuring that the design is suitable for various user characteristics such as body size, shape, strength, mobility, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By providing proper support for all parts of the body, which reduces the need for constant adjustments and encourages good posture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased risk of muscular strain, fatigue, and discomfort, leading to reduced productivity and potential health issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers