Occupational health and Safety final exam part 1 Newest 2025/26 RATED A+ 100% PASS

Occupational health and Safety final exam
part 1 Newest 2025/26 RATED A+ 100%
PASS

What is ergonomics? - Correct Answers The science of conforming the workplace and all its
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elements to the worker.
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The goal of ergonomic is to fit the job to the worker.
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II! What are the principles of ergonomics? - Correct Answers - consist of applying the scientific
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II! principles in order to minimize the physical stress that is associated with the workplace
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- involves special design and evaluation to make tasks, objects, and environments more
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compatible with human abilities and limitations
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- seeks to improve productivity and quality by reducing workplace stressors, reducing the risk of
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injuries and illnesses, increasing efficiency
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II! What type of disorder account for more than 40 per cent of all reported injuries? - Correct
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II! Answers According to Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) statistics,
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II! musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) account for more than 40 % of all reported injuries . II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!




II! What is the most costly medical condition in Canada? - Correct Answers MSDs ate the most
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II! costly medical condition in Canada with direct and indirect costs estimated to be in the $22 billion
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, II! Who are at risk of developing repetitive strain injury, cumulative trauma disorder (CTD),
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II! repetitive motion injuries (RMI), and soft tissue disorder? - Correct Answers Workers in all
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II! industry sectors are at risk of developing these disorders
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What is the most prevalent lost-time illness in almost every industry? - Correct Answers Work-
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related musculoskeletal disorders are the most prevalent.
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II! Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) can be prevented - Correct Answers True II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!




II! How can MSD be prevented - Correct Answers Need to take appropriate steps to eliminate or
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II! reduce exposure to work-related risk factors, which will minimize the risk of MSD in the
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II! What are the benefits of ergonomics? - Correct Answers - improved health and safety for
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II! workers which results in fewer workplace injuries/ health problems
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- higher workplace morale
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- improved quality (of finished product)
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- improved productivity
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- improved competitiveness
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- decreased absenteeism and turnover
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II! What are the 4 important disciplines of ergonomics? - Correct Answers - Anthropometry
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- Biomechanics
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