CAB2012: HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT Tutorial 5

Instructions: Answer all questions.

MCQ Questions: 1. Which of the following work environment poses an occupational noise hazard? A. A fish seller exposed to a 90 dB noise for 5 hours during the busy hour and 20 dB of noise for the other 3 hours in an 8-hour day work. B. A machine operator exposed to 97 dB of noise for 2 hours and 90 dB of noise for 6 hours in days work. C. A caddie exposed to jet engine noise of 140 dB for an average period of 1 hour daily and 50 dB of noise for the other 7 hours in a days work. D. A lecturer exposed to an impulse of 140 db due to faulty speaker three times within an hour and an average of 60 dB of noise for the rest of the work day. Some safety spectacles are made of polycarbonate (PC) plastics? What is the advantage of using PC against glass? A. Greater abrasion resistance. B. Greater scratch resistance. C. Greater crack resistance D. Greater chemical resistance.

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3. Which of the following is FALSE? A. The carpal tunnel syndrome is a musculo-skeletal disorder. B. Effective workplace ergonomics leads to increased productivity. C. The Combination Theory is an ergonomic design theory. D. Adjustable workplaces reduce the risk of cumulative trauma disorders. 4. Which of the following statements describe the BEST position in placing a computer monitor? A. A user has to lean forward to clearly see the text B. A user can see overhead lights reflected on the screen C. A user can clearly read the text without twisting his neck D. A user can clearly read the text by looking far upwards 5. Following are some strategies that can be applied to reduce hazard associated with video display terminals (VDTs) EXCEPT: A. locate the VDT at a proper height and distance B. adjust the height of the desk C. use a hard touch on keyboard to strengthen fingers D. integrating science of ergonomics in workplace designs 6. One risk factor that determines if repetition contributed to a Musculoskeletal Disorder is A. speed of movement B. variation of types of activities C. gender of person who is carrying out the activity D. workplace environment 7. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of an ergonomics program? A. Reduced risk and liability B. Increased environmental protection C. Reduced compensation costs D. Increased worker productivity

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8. Which of the following is NOT likely a cause of musculo-skeletal disorders? A. Extreme cold B. Stress and anxiety C. Prolonged standing D. None of the above 9. What is bursitis? A. A skin infection B. A heart disease C. A muscle-tendon disorder D. A nerve condition 10. Which of the following is the MOST preferred solution to noise control? Assume that cost is not a factor in the decision-making process. A. Installing barriers between the source and the receiver. B. Moving the source away from the receiver. C. Replacing loose and/or unbalanced machine parts. D. Changing job schedules to reduce exposure time. 11. Which of the following are TRUE? I. Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum. II. Low frequency noise is more harmful than high frequency noise. III. Earplugs offer more effective protection than earmuffs. IV. Sound is transmitted in the form of vibration waves. A. B. C. D. I and IV II and IV I, II and III I, III and IV

12. Which of the following is the CORRECT hierarchy for risk control measures? A. Engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment. B. Administrative controls, personal protective equipment, engineering controls. C. Personal protective equipment, elimination of risks and administrative controls. D. Elimination of risks, administrative controls and engineering controls. 13. The speed of sound in air is 344 m/s. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE? A. Lightning is seen first than heard because the speed of sound is slower than the speed of light. B. The speed of sound is the product of the sound wave travelling in one cycle and the frequency it is travelling. C. For any given speed of sound, the sound wavelength is proportional to the frequency of sound. D. The speed of sound is faster in water than in air. 14. Which of the following are noise control strategies? I. Noise can be reduced at the receiver by enclosing the worker II. Noise can be reduced along its path by moving the source farther away III. Noise can be reduced at its source by enclosing the source IV. Noise can be reduced at the receiver by conducting periodic audiometric tests A. B. C. D. I, III and IV II, III and IV I, II and III I, II and IV

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15. The following are common Musculoskeletal Disorders that can result from bad ergonomics EXCEPT: A. Trigger Finger B. Psychological stress C. Back injuries D. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 16. Hearing hazard exposure monitoring is conducted for various purposes, including: I. determining whether hazards to hearing exist II. identifying employees for inclusion in the hearing loss prevention program III. evaluating specific noise sources for noise control purposes IV. evaluating the success of noise control efforts A. B. C. D. I, II and III I, III and IV I, II and IV All of the above

Essay/Short Answer Questions: 1. a. Explain how the following opposing factors can influence the amount of physical stress associated with a work activity: i. ii. b. sitting versus standing [2 marks] non-repetitive versus repetitive motion [2 marks] Describe an ergonomic problem-solving strategy for each of the following types of work: i. ii. iii. seated repetitive work with light parts. [3 marks] work with hands above the chest height. [3 marks] work with hand tools. [3 marks] 2. In the Hierarchy of Control, risk control is being considered according to a hierarchy based on the concept that it is more likely to be successful to try to make a safe workplace than safe people. i. Control. [1 mark] ii. Why, according to the hierarchy, the Personal Protective Equipment is placed at the bottom? [3 marks] -END OF PAPERList out the Hierarchy of

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