FOR KIM WOODS ONLY

Question 1

Which of the following is not a multiplier used in the revised 1991 NIOSH lifting equation?

		AM
		BM
		CM
		DM

Question 2

Human physical effort is not very efficient with only __________% of effort going toward a given physical exertion. This implies that this percentage of the energy produced during metabolism is consumed into mechanical work.

		10
		20
		30
		40

Question 3

In the revised 1991 NIOSH lifting equation, the load constant (LC) is __________.

		20 kg or 44 lb
		23 kg or 51 lb
		25 kg or 55 lb
		30 kg or 66 lb

Question 4

Overexertion injuries of all types in the United States occur at a rate of about 500,000 workers/year, or 1 in __________ workers.

		5
		10
		20
		35

Question 5

VO2Max stands for maximal oxygen uptake that can be used in 1 minute. The physical workload of __________% VO2Max during a shift is suggested.

		20
		30
		40
		50

Question 6

According to the 1991 Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, a handle should be at least __________ cm long.

		11.5
		13
		14.5
		16

Question 7

To reduce the likelihood of injury, worker characteristics should be considered in all but which of the following categories?

		Physical such as age, gender, and anthropometry
		Sensory capabilities
		Health status
		Frequency

Question 8

In evaluating a load/container, which of the following is not a factor to be considered?

		Mass
		Dimensions of container
		Quality of coupling
		Pace of task

Question 9

Which of the following is not one of the assumptions that apply to the Liberty Mutual MMH guidelines?

		Two-handed symmetrical material handling in the medial (mid-sagittal) plane
		Moderate width of the load, such as 75 cm (28.5 in.) or less
		Any physical environment
		Material handlers who are physically fit and accustomed to labor

Question 10

__________ is preferred over other intervention measures.

		Engineering control
		Administrative control
		Personal protective equipment (PPE)
		Worker selection

Question 11

Identify work practice characteristics in your workplace or any another work environment. What types of engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are used?

  Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least textbook:

Bush, P. M. (2012). Ergonomics: Foundational principles, applications, and technologies. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have IN-TEXT CITATIONS!

Question 12

Compare and contrast the biomechanical, physiological, and psychophysical approaches. Which approach(es) could be used to assess workload associated with MMH in your workplace or another work environment? Explain how the approach(es) would be employed to evaluate the workload.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least textbook:

Bush, P. M. (2012). Ergonomics: Foundational principles, applications, and technologies. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have IN-TEXT CITATIONS!