Ergonomics (Exam 3)

Question 1

The study of work in relation to the physiological and psychological capabilities of people.

Answer 1

Ergonomics

Question 2

Ergos

Answer 2

Greek “work”

Question 3

Nomos

Answer 3

Greek “laws”

Question 4

The field of ____ focuses on fitting jobs and tasks to the worker that must perform them.

Answer 4

Ergonomics

Question 5

Occupational illness or injuries can be attributed to the poorly designed job tasks or equipment that lacked applications of proper ergonomics principles.

Answer 5

Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs)

Question 6

WMSDs Examples

Answer 6

Low Back Pain
Disc Disorder
DDD
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Tennis Elbow
Golfer's Elbow
Carpal Tunnel

Question 7

Repetitive Motion Disorders

Answer 7

Carpal Tunnel
DeQuervians Disease
Trigger Finger
Tendinitis