1. Which of the following might be considered ergonomic concerns?
a) Environmental noise
b) Indoor air quality
c) An uncomfortable office chair
d) All of the above
2. Cumulative Trauma Disorders may result when:
a) You slip and fall on ice
b) Repeated stress is placed on tendons, nerves, and muscles
c) You are exposed to harmful noise levels for long periods of time
d) All of the above
3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be caused by swollen tendons or synovial sheats placing pressure on the median nerve.
4. To avoid problems when typing, you should keep your wrists positioned high above your fingers.
5. A footrest has to be on an angle
6. Items used most frequently by the worker should be:
a) Just a few steps away
b) Just above your head on a shelf
c) Within easy arms reach
7. It is better to pound the keys when typing than to use a light touch.
8. Lighting is of no concern if you have a good setup in your workstation already.
9. Leg room is an important consideration when setting up a workstation or improving an older setup.
10. Only people who work with computers have to worry about Ergonomics.
11. A worker must take responsibility for good ergonomic practices to some degree, as well as the employer.