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What is the workspace in work systems?
What is the workspace in work systems?
- The physical environment that affects workers
- A two-dimensional space where work is carried out
- A three-dimensional space where work is carried out (correct)
- The immediate organization of human-machine interaction
Which aspect of the physical environment do ergonomists focus on?
Which aspect of the physical environment do ergonomists focus on?
- The distance between workstations
- The influence on human-machine interactions (correct)
- The color of the walls in the workspace
- How furniture is arranged in the office
What is the most valuable asset of an organization according to Element 1.2?
What is the most valuable asset of an organization according to Element 1.2?
- Energy sources
- Machinery and equipment
- Human resources (correct)
- Financial assets
Why does productivity and efficiency suffer if the work environment is not conducive?
Why does productivity and efficiency suffer if the work environment is not conducive?
What is the purpose of the kitchen work triangle concept?
What is the purpose of the kitchen work triangle concept?
Which term is used to measure heat output in relation to gas stovetops and ovens?
Which term is used to measure heat output in relation to gas stovetops and ovens?
What is the focus of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003)?
What is the focus of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003)?
What is the primary goal of ergonomics at the level of optimizing the interaction between the body and its physical surroundings?
What is the primary goal of ergonomics at the level of optimizing the interaction between the body and its physical surroundings?
In what sense is safety most directly measurable according to the text?
In what sense is safety most directly measurable according to the text?
Which part(s) of the body are considered the primary effectors according to the text?
Which part(s) of the body are considered the primary effectors according to the text?
How is productivity typically defined according to the text?
How is productivity typically defined according to the text?
What is the primary focus of ergonomics?
What is the primary focus of ergonomics?
In ergonomics, why is it important to 'design-out' factors in the work environment?
In ergonomics, why is it important to 'design-out' factors in the work environment?
How does human ergonomics contribute to improving the interaction between people and machines?
How does human ergonomics contribute to improving the interaction between people and machines?
Why is it important to understand the boundary around a system in ergonomics?
Why is it important to understand the boundary around a system in ergonomics?
What does the term 'physical plant' refer to in the context of a lodging facility?
What does the term 'physical plant' refer to in the context of a lodging facility?
How does maintaining something help prevent risks for infectious diseases in hotels?
How does maintaining something help prevent risks for infectious diseases in hotels?
Which factor contributes to work-related stress among hotel housekeepers?
Which factor contributes to work-related stress among hotel housekeepers?
Why is it important to train housekeepers on improved ways of handling equipment?
Why is it important to train housekeepers on improved ways of handling equipment?
