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work and law 1-2. The word ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon and nomos,
which means?
Body posture and 3. What factor is involved on the role of ergonomic on sitting, standing, lifting,
movement pulling and pushing
Environmental 4. What factor is involved on the role of ergonomic on noise, vibration,
factors illumination, climate, chemical substances.
Information and 5. What factor is involved on the role of ergonomic on information gain visually,
operation controls, relation between displays and control.
Work organization 6. What factor is involved on the role of ergonomic on appropriate tasks,
interesting jobs
Ergonomics 7. It a study of how people work in their environment.
Ergonomists 8. Human factor that are expert to consider how a product, workplace or
structure conforms to a design that requires them to work in an convenient,
less stressful or safe way.
Overexertion 9. It is the leading cause of injuries throughout all injuries.
Job Hazard Analysis 10 Where a work-related MSD exists all employees performing a similar job
and Control must be observed and the job evaluated using either one or more of the job
hazard analysis tools provided by OSHA or another reasonable method
appropriate for the situation. Once ergonomic risks have been identified the
employer must implement controls to reduce, minimize or eliminate the risks.
d 1. Priority for ergonomics job analysis and intervention should be given to
those jobs:
 a. employees complain of discomfort
 b. in which most people are affected
 c. significant risk factors exist
 d. all of the above

b 2. Which of the three ergonomics control strategies is most effective in

eliminating risk factors?
 a. Technical Controls
 b. Engineering Controls
 c. Work Practice Controls
 d. Interim Measures

c 3. Which ergonomics control strategy below has as its primary purpose to

limit exposure to the hazard?
 a. Technical Controls
 b. Engineering Controls
 c. Work Practice Controls
 d. Interim Measures
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a 4. Which of the following is not considered a component of proper computer

workstation design to maintain proper posture?
 a. the printer
 b. the work surface
 c. the keyboard
 d. the chair

a 5. Effective procedures should incorporate each of the following ergonomics

goals, except:
 a. decrease recovery time
 b. maintain neutral postures
 c. reduce duration of exposure
 d. reduce frequency of exposure

b 6. What is the purpose of the testing and evaluation phase of an ergonomics

program implementation?
 a. verifies duties and responsibilities
 b. verifies proposed solutions
 c. identifies additional enhancements
 d. identifies additional modifications

d 7. What of the following is not considered a purpose of the follow-up

ergonomics evaluation?
 a. new risk factors do not exist
 b. controls reduce risk factors
 c. controls eliminate risk factors
 d. controls are identified

d 8. Long-term indicators of the effectiveness of an ergonomics program can

include:
 a. reduced severity rates
 b. reduced incidence rates
 c. increased product quality
 d. reduced productivity

a 9. In general, the medical management process in an ergonomics program

emphasizes the prevention of impairment and disability through all of the
following, except:
 a. Early return to work
 b. Prompt treatment
 c. Early detection
 d. Timely recovery
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b 10. It is not appropriate for employers to provide ergonomics training to

employees regarding which of the following?
 a. signs and symptoms of MSDs
 b. methods of self-treating MSDs
 c. procedures for reporting MSDs
 d. importance of reporting MSDs

b 11. It is not appropriate for employees or supervisors to:

 a. be aware of signs and symptoms of MSDs
 b. diagnose signs and symptoms
 c. report signs and symptoms of MSDs
 d. thank employees for reporting possible MSDs

b 12. One of the best ways for a health care provider to become familiar with
jobs and job tasks is by:
 a. formal communication
 b. periodic plant tours
 c. medical exams
 d. accident record reviews

a 13. The least effective goal of ergonomics training is to enable managers,

supervisors, and employees to do all of the following except:
 a. Comply with mandatory OSHA rules
 b. Identify job tasks that may increase risk of MSDs
 c. Recognize signs and symptoms of MSDs
 d. Develop control and prevention strategies

b 14. One of the primary objectives for ergonomics awareness training is to

recognize workplace risk factors for _________ and understand general
methods for controlling them:
 a. environmental injuries
 b. musculoskeletal disorders
 c. psychosocial factors
 d. ergonomic awareness

c 15. Musculoskeletal disorders can result when there is a mismatch between

the physical _______ of the job and the physical ________ of the worker:
 a. demands, requirements
 b. requirements, capacity
 c. requirements, requirements
 d. demands, demands

d 16. Workers are likely to develop MSDs when they:

 a. work in an awkward position
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 b. use a great deal of force

 c. repeatedly lift heavy objects
 d. Any of the above

b 17. Which of the following is not considered one the three areas within which
ergonomics risk factors exist?
 a. the worker
 b. the procedure
 c. the task
 d. the environment

b 18. Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most prevalent medical

problems in the U.S., affecting _____ of the entire population:
 a. 3 percent
 b. 7 percent
 c. 40 percent
 d. 72 percent

d 19. MSDs include a group of conditions that involve all of the following,
except:
 a. nerves
 b. tendons
 c. muscles
 d. skin

b 20. All of these factors may contribute to MSDs, except:

 a. vibration
 b. unique motions
 c. awkward postures
 d. forceful exertions

d 21. If a workplace fatality occurs, the affected employer must notify OSHA
within _____: (29 CFR Part 1904)
 a. 48 hours
 b. 24 hours
 c. 16 hours
 d. 8 hours

b 22. OSHA defines a catastrophe as ______or more fatalities or _____ or

more serious injuries: (29 CFR Part 1904)
 a. 1,2
 b. 2,3
 c. 3,4
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 d. 4,5

b 23. When documenting the scene, one of the biggest challenges facing the
investigator is to:
 a. determine who is to blame
 b. determine what is relevant
 c. determine who is in charge
 d. determine who is liable

c 24. Safety managers should do which of the following when it becomes clear
that an accident investigation is necessary?
 a. make sure the investigator submits an investigation report
 b. try to get the investigation finished quickly
 c. bring together a cross-functional team to investigate
 d. use the OSHA Form 301 as the primary investigation report

c 25. The most effective documentation strategy is to:

 a. document material evidence
 b. document obviously relevant material
 c. document it, even if relevancy is in question
 d. document evidence to establish relevancy

d 26. When making personal observations, the accident investigator should

consider which of the following:
 a. What is not present
 b. Condition of objects
 c. What is present
 d. All of the above

27. Photos are better at documenting the accident scene for all the reasons
a below except:
 a. Photos more effectively show motion through time
 b. Photos are better at displaying details
 c. Photos best show size relationships
 d. Photos are easier to produce

b 28. All of the following are ineffective interview techniques except:

 a. Ask why-you questions
 b. Ask open-ended questions
 c. Try to intimidate the person being interviewed
 d. Encourage fault-finding

c 29. What is the primary purpose of an accident investigation?

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 a. determine who is to blame

 b. comply with insurer requirements
 c. prevent future accidents
 d. comply with OSHA requirements

a 30. Which of the following locations might be best for conducting the
interview?
 a. The scene of the accident
 b. Your office
 c. The lunch room
 d. At a restaurant

a 31. According to Roger Brauer, to reduce uncertainty in describing factors

that contribute to accidents, injuries, illnesses and death is a goal of:
(Brauer, 528)
 a. risk identification
 b. risk analysis
 c. risk evaluation
 d. risk containment

c 32. According to Roger Brauer, which of the following is NOT one of the five
general components or activities of risk management? (Brauer, 527-528)
 a. financing risks
 b. identifying risks
 c. evaluating risks
 d. eliminating risks

c 33. Which of the following is not one of the four steps of chemical risk
assessment identified by the National Academy of Sciences? (Brauer, 533)
 a. Hazard identification
 b. Dose-response assessment
 c. Risk reduction
 d. Exposure assessment

d 34. A flood at a food processing plant damages the three processing lines.
One of the lines must shut down as a result of the fire. The MOST serious
loss the company will have to endure will most likely be:
 a. Personal loss
 b. Net income loss
 c. Property loss
 d. Liability loss

a 35. The National Academy of Sciences identified four steps in every

complete chemical risk assessment. Which of the following is not one of
those steps? (Brauer, 533)
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 a. Hazard evaluation

 b. Dose - response assessment
 c. Exposure assessment
 d. Risk characterization

c 36. According to Pope, until the early 1960s, risk, as a management

function, was limited to: (Pope, 112)
 a. exposure risk
 b. security risk
 c. pure risk
 d. financial risk

c 37. Controlling conditions that can be responsible for a loss is called:

(Brauer, 527)
 a. exposure risk
 b. security risk
 c. loss control
 d. financial control

a 38. The idea of risk has a broad meaning that implies: (Brauer, 527)
 a. any kind of detriment to a business
 b. general security risks
 c. financial risks
 d. risk of injury or illness

d 39. Which of the following in not a preloss risk management objective?

(Brauer, 528)
 a. reducing worry over potential losses
 b. meeting safety regulations
 c. meeting the demands of good citizenship
 d. returning to full operations

a 40. Keeping earnings stable through continued operations is an example of

this risk management objective? (Brauer, 528)
 a. postloss
 b. transloss
 c. preloss
 d. nonloss

d 41. Which of the following is the least effective method to control hazards in
the workplace? (Hammer, 186)
 a. design to eliminate the hazard
 b. use protective safety devices
 c. automatic warning devices
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 d. safe work procedures

b 42. Generally, hazards may be controlled most effectively in the workplace

through: (Hammer, 186)
 a. personal protective equipment
 b. engineering controls
 c. administrative controls
 d. education

a 43. Which of the following is the most effective method to control hazards in
the workplace? (Hammer, 186)
 a. design to eliminate the hazard
 b. use protective safety devices
 c. automatic warning devices
 d. safe work procedures

b 44. If it is infeasible to eliminate the hazard through design, which strategy

should be considered next? (Hammer, 186)
 a. design to eliminate the hazard
 b. use protective safety devices
 c. automatic warning devices
 d. safe work procedures

c 45. If it is infeasible to eliminate the hazard through design or protective

safety devices, which strategy should be considered next? (Hammer, 186)
 a. design to eliminate the hazard
 b. use protective safety devices
 c. automatic warning devices
 d. safe work procedures

b 46. According to Willie Hammer, the most effective method of avoiding

accidents is with designs that are: (Hammer, 188)
 a. extrinsically safe
 b. intrinsically safe
 c. automatically safe
 d. intuitively safe

d 47. According to Willie Hammer, intrinsic safety can be achieved by which of

the following methods? (Hammer, 188)
 a. use fail-safe designs
 b. use personal protective equipment
 c. minimize failure through procedures
 d. limit the hazard below which it can do no harm

a 48. According to Willie Hammer, intrinsic safety can be achieved by which of

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the following methods? (Hammer, 188)

 a. eliminate the hazard entirely
 b. use personal protective equipment
 c. minimize failure through procedures
 d. limit exposure to the hazard

c 49. Which of the following is true concerning intrinsic safety? (Hammer, 188)
 a. any accident will be minor
 b. there is minimum possibility of an accident
 c. there is no possibility of an accident
 d. any accident will not be due to design

b 50. Which is true concerning safety by design through the use of engineering
controls? (OSHA)
 a. They manage exposure through safe procedures
 b. They eliminate or reduce the hazard, itself
 c. They depend on hazard identification and correction
 d. They always require a higher up-front expense

b 51. According to Grimaldi and Simons, what is a primary difference between

the role of safety administrators and safety managers? (Grimaldi and
Simons, p 86)
 a. controlling
 b. persuading
 c. organizing
 d. coordinating

a 52. According to Grimaldi and Simons, who is responsible no matter who is

at fault when serious injuries occur? (Grimaldi and Simons, p.88)
 a. the principles
 b. safety managers
 c. first-line supervisors
 d. line employees

c 53. A manager who has inadequate knowledge, skills and abilities, is

consequently not performing well in his position. This situation is an example
of:
 a. the glass-window
 b. Pascal's Law
 c. Peter Principle
 d. Heinrich's Principle

a 54. All of the following concepts are generally accepted by today's safety
management community, except:
 a. accident proneness
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 b. domino theory

 c. behavior reinforcement
 d. multiple causation

b 55. There is evidence that occupational safety and health actually began
with:
 a. OSHA Act of 1970
 b. the ancient Egyptians
 c. initiation of agriculture
 d. the industrial revolution

c 56. The original 'Three E's', developed early in the last century stood for:
 a. Enlightenment, Enforcement, and Engineering
 b. Engineering, Enlightenment, and Enforcement
 c. Engineering, Education and Enforcement
 d. Engineering, Enlightenment, and Education

b 57. It is generally understood that for each dollar an employer invests in

safety, the ROI will be:
 a. Five times investment
 b. Four times investment
 c. Three times investment
 d. Two times investment

c 58. Traditionally, the safety function was considered separate from other
functions. Now, however, it is generally thought that safety management
should involve:
 a. a labor-management safety committee
 b. left to top management
 c. an integrated, cross-functional team
 d. outside consultants

a 59. Safety managers will first attempt to use this control measure to
eliminate or reduce a workplace hazard:
 a. engineering
 b. management-work practice
 c. personal protective equipment
 d. interim measures

b 60. Safety managers will use this control measure to eliminate or reduce
exposure to a hazard:
 a. engineering
 b. management-work practice
 c. personal protective equipment
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 d. interim measures

c 61. Industrial hygiene includes the development of corrective measures in

order to control health hazards by reducing or eliminating: (Plog, 4)
 a. injuries
 b. exposures
 c. hazards
 d. risks

d 62. Industrial hygiene exposure control measures may include all of the
following, except: (Plog, 4)
 a. substitution of toxics
 b. ventilation
 c. changing work procedures
 d. rule enforcement

a 63. An effective industrial hygiene program involves: (Plog, 4)

 a. sound claims management
 b. anticipation of health hazards
 c. evaluation and measurement
 d. hazard control

a 64. These hazards arise from excessive airborne concentrations of mists,

vapors, gases, or solids in the form of dusts or mists: (Plog, 7)
 a. chemical hazards
 b. biological hazards
 c. ergonomic hazards
 d. physical hazards

d 65. These hazards include excessive levels of non-ionizing and ionizing

radiations, noise, vibration and extremes of temperature and pressure: (Plog,
7)
 a. chemical hazards
 b. biological hazards
 c. ergonomic hazards
 d. physical hazards

b 66. These hazards are any living organism or its properties that can cause
an adverse response in humans: (Plog, 7)
 a. chemical hazards
 b. biological hazards
 c. ergonomic hazards
 d. physical hazards

c 67. These hazards include improperly designed tools, work areas, or work
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procedures: (Plog, 7)
 a. chemical hazards
 b. biological hazards
 c. ergonomic hazards
 d. physical hazards

d 68. The effects of noise on humans include all of the following, except: (Plog,
11)
 a. psychological effects
 b. interference with communications
 c. physiological effects
 d. physical effects

a 69. Which of the following is not considered a factor that can influence the
effect of noise exposure? (Plog, 11)
 a. variation in receptivity
 b. total energy of the sound
 c. frequency distribution of the sound
 d. total duration of exposure

b 70. Which is true concerning safety by design through the use of engineering
controls? (OSHA)
 a. They manage exposure through safe procedures
 b. They eliminate or reduce the hazard, itself
 c. They depend on hazard identification and correction
 d. They always require a higher up-front expense

b 71. All of the following are examples of sound engineering controls, EXCEPT
(OSHA)
 a. Replacing a toxic chemical with a non-toxic chemical
 b. Conducting OJT prior to the start of work
 c. Enclosing a noise source
 d. Redesigning a conveyor built to eliminate reaching

c 72. Safety by design, or design-in safety, can be valuable because: (NSC,

APME&T, 704)
 a. safety planning relies on administrative controls
 b. safety planning focuses on back-end safeguarding approaches
 c. safety planning is geared toward specific work procedures
 d. safety planning is geared toward a one-fits-all approach

c 73. All of the following are important safety by design approaches, EXCEPT:
(NSC, APME&T, 705)
 a. safeguards are designed to suit intended work
 b. recognize that zero risk does not exist
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 c. depend on employees to take corrective action

 d. determine feasible controls before awarding a contract

a 74. All of the following are important safety by design approaches, EXCEPT:
(NSC, APME&T, 705)
 a. guard pinch points
 b. periodic safety meetings for engineers
 c. eliminate pinch points
 d. analyze injury statistics to determine specific problems

b 75. All of the following are important safety by design approaches, EXCEPT:
(NSC, APME&T, 705)
 a. design controls to isolate drive power
 b. power is either on or off
 c. use control circuits for isolating energy
 d. where feasible, use automatic, passive controls

d 76. All of the following are important safety by design approaches, EXCEPT:
(NSC, APME&T, 705)
 a. guard to facilitate maintenance
 b. use light screens and mats on many machines
 c. design service points so safeguarding need not be interrupted
 d. guard and interlocks that make maintenance difficult

c 77. All of the following are important safety by design approaches, EXCEPT:
(NSC, APME&T, 705)
 a. install multiple levels of safeguarding
 b. provide for observation of operations where required
 c. use perimeter guards and large guarded areas
 d. guard close to the hazard

c 78. Isolation, lockouts, lockpins, and interlocks are predicated on all of the
following principles, EXCEPT? (Hammer, 189)
 a. preventing incompatible events
 b. isolating a recognized hazard
 c. controlling exposure
 d. providing a release

b 79. Which of the following is considered an effective design measure to

prevent accidents? (Hammer, 190)
 a. signage
 b. isolation
 c. enforcement
 d. education
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d 80. The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1967 gave the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) authority to do which of the following? (NSC, APM-A&P, 107)
 a. regulate the discharge of pollutants from motor vehicles
 b. establish air quality standards
 c. regulate the discharge of pollutants from industry
 d. all of the above

b 81. Which of the following best describes carpal tunnel syndrome?

 a. Elbow and shoulder swelling and inflammation
 b. Inflammation of the channel in the wrist
 c. Raynaud's syndrome of the hand and wrist
 d. White finger

b 82. Carpal tunnel syndrome include all of the following symptoms, except:
 a. Numbness in the little finger
 b. Pain in the wrist upon exertion
 c. Pain in the second and third finger
 d. Inflammation and swelling of the wrist

c 83. Lateral epicondylitis is also called:

 a. Trigger finder
 b. Roffer's wrist
 c. Carpenter's elbow
 d. Rotator cuff

c 84. This agency publishes the Work Practices Guide for Manual Lifting:
 a. OSHA
 b. ANSI
 c. NIOSH
 d. ASSE

a 85. An injury of the median nerve inside the wrist is known as:
 a. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
 b. Osteoarthritis
 c. DeQuarvain's Disease
 d. Reynold's Syndrome

a 86. This field of study is interested in the physical and behavioral interaction
between humans and their environment on and off the job: (Brauer, p. 483)
 a. Ergonomics
 b. Anthropometrics
 c. Biomechanics
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 d. Biobehavioral Systems

a 87. The most common of the work related musculoskeletal disorders, and in
economic terms, the most costly is:
 a. Back pain
 b. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
 c. Trigger finger
 d. Tennis elbow

c 88. Grasping a pencil or pen between the thumb and distal joints of the
fingers is referred to as:
 a. Power grip
 b. Hook grip
 c. Precision grip
 d. Relaxed grip

a 89. Which grip produces the maximum force that can be developed by the
hand?
 a. Power grip
 b. Hook grip
 c. Precision grip
 d. Relaxed grip

b 90. What is the normal line of sight at rest?

 a. 10 degrees upward
 b. 10 degrees downward
 c. 15 degrees upward
 d. 15 degrees downward

c 91. Work-related MSDs of the neck, shoulder, and upper limb are referred to
as:
 a. Cumulative trauma injuries (CTI)
 b. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
 c. Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
 d. Upper limb syndrome

c 92. Which of the following is not an important ergonomics consideration?

 a. Safe lift techniques
 b. Repetitive motion risk factors
 c. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
 d. Exposure to excessive vibration or extreme temperatures

d 93. Which of the following is the least strategy to increase employee

involvement in ergonomics?
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 a. Effective reporting

 b. Prompt responses to concerns
 c. Using employee ideas on program development
 d. Ignore employee concerns and ideas

c 94. Which of the following is not an effective manual material handling

principle?
 a. Lift loads between knees and shoulders
 b. Keep the travel distance less than 10 feet
 c. Twist as you lift from the floor
 d. Keep the load close to the body

c 95. A proactive approach to ergonomics would emphasize:

 a. reduction in injury costs
 b. early return to work programs
 c. workstation design
 d. aggressive accident investigation

d 96. Which of the following is not an effective ergonomics program policy?

 a. give ergonomics efforts high priority
 b. further strategic goals
 c. allow full discussion and cooperation
 d. discourage union involvement

b 97. Each of the following is a way management can demonstrate

commitment to an ergonomics program, except:
 a. conduct awareness training
 b. encourage compliance
 c. bring in outside experts
 d. carry out ergonomic improvements

a 98. Which of the strategies below are counter-productive to effective

ergonomics?
 a. Ignoring employees registering complaints
 b. Training in ergonomic risk factor awareness
 c. Sharing information and results
 d. Incentives for involvement

b 99. Which of the following is the least effective technique in developing

concrete ergonomics solutions?
 a. reviewing OSHA logs
 b. brainstorming
 c. periodic medical exams
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 d. screening jobs for risk factors

c 100. If you uncover signs and symptoms of possible MSDs in your

workplace, the most effective strategy would be to:
 a. implement a training program
 b. assess for signs and symptoms
 c. request a confidential evaluation
 d. Purchase safety belts
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Set B

PART 1. Using the data below, List down the possible job hazards that are most commonly encountered
in the industry. Identify the tasks, hazards and give the possible preventive controls.

Job Hazard Analysis

Tasks Hazards Controls

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PART 2. Provide an examples for each definition.

• Examples of engineering controls

– Work station design and setup

– Ergonomically designed tools

– Ergonomically designed equipment

– Load weight reduction

• Examples of proper work practices:

– Proper lifting techniques (NIOSH)

– Team lift heavy/bulky/awkward loads

– Stretch

– Work rotation

– Task variety

– Increase rest breaks

• Examples of PPE:

– Gripping gloves

– Knee pads

– Vibration gloves

– Thermal gloves

– Lifting straps

– Shoulder harness

– Lifting braces
 Colegio de Dagupan
Arellano Street, Dagupan City

SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

ERGONOMIC FACILITIES AND PLANNING
SEMIS EXAM
SY 2021-2022

Set C

Answer the following questions through a video conference.

1. The social value of ergonomics

2. The economic value or ergonomic

3. General and individual ergonomics