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4.0 WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT AND ERGONOMICS

4.1 Describe the history of ergonomics
4.1.1 The history of ergonomics
The foundations of the science of ergonomics appear to have been laid within the
context of the culture of Ancient Greece. A good deal of evidence indicates that Hellenic
civilization in the 5th century BC used ergonomic principles in the design of their tools,
jobs, and workplaces. One outstanding example of this can be found in the description
Hippocrates gave of how a surgeon's workplace should be designed and how the tools
he uses should be arranged (see Marmaras, Poulakakis and Papakostopoulos, 1999). [4] It
is also true that archaeological records of the early Egyptians Dynasties made tools,
household equipment, among others that illustrated ergonomic principles. It is
therefore questionable whether the claim by Marmaras, et al., regarding the origin of
ergonomics, can be justified (I G Okorji, 2009).
The term ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon [work] and nomos [natural
laws] and first entered the modern lexicon whenWojciech Jastrzbowski used the word
in his 1857 article Rys ergonomji czyli nauki o pracy, opartej na prawdach poczerpnitych
z Nauki Przyrody (The Outline of Ergonomics, i.e. Science of Work, Based on the Truths
Taken from the Natural Science).
Later, in the 19th century, Frederick Winslow Taylor pioneered the "Scientific
Management" method, which proposed a way to find the optimum method for carrying
out a given task. Taylor found that he could, for example, triple the amount of coal that
workers were shoveling by incrementally reducing the size and weight of coal shovels
until the fastest shoveling rate was reached. Frank and Lillian Gilbrethexpanded Taylor's
methods in the early 1900s to develop "Time and Motion Studies". They aimed to
improve efficiency by eliminating unnecessary steps and actions. By applying this
approach, the Gilbreths reduced the number of motions in bricklaying from 18 to 4.5,
allowing bricklayers to increase their productivity from 120 to 350 bricks per hour.
World War II marked the development of new and complex machines and weaponry,
and these made new demands on operators' cognition. The decision-making, attention,
situational awareness and hand-eye coordination of the machine's operator became key
in the success or failure of a task. It was observed that fully functional aircraft, flown by
the best-trained pilots, still crashed. In 1943, Alphonse Chapanis, a lieutenant in the U.S.
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Army, showed that this so-called "pilot error" could be greatly reduced when more
logical and differentiable controls replaced confusing designs in airplane cockpits.
In the decades since the war, ergonomics has continued to flourish and diversify.
The Space Age created new human factors issues such as weightlessness and extreme gforces. How far could environments in space be tolerated, and what effects would they
have on the mind and body? The dawn of the Information Age has resulted in the new
ergonomics field of human-computer interaction (HCI). Likewise, the growing demand
for and competition among consumer goods and electronics has resulted in more
companies including human factors in product design.
The coining of the term Ergonomics, however, is now widely attributed to British
psychologist Hywel Murrell, at the 1949 meeting at the UK'sAdmiralty, which led to the
foundation of The Ergonomics Society. He used it to encompass the studies in which he
had been engaged during and after the Second World War.

4.1.2 Definition of statutory requirements related to ergonomics in OSHA 1994

In Section 15, OSHA 1994 stated that so far as is practicable every employer and self
employed person shall ensure the safety, health and welfare of his/her employees
Those duties included to, Provide and maintain safe plant and safe system of work,
Make arrangements for safe use, operation, handling, storage and transportation of
substances and plant, Provide information, instruction, training and supervision, Provide
and maintain safe place of work and safe access and aggress; and Provide and maintain
working environment that is safe and without health risk and with adequate welfare
facilities.
Work environment include:Workplace i.e building, structure and vehicles
Physical work environment i.e lighting, ventilation, heat, ergonomic,
noise etc.
Psychological environment i.e mental problem, stress
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4.1.3 Determine objectives of ergonomics

Two main objectives: To improve work effectiveness and efficiency or any activities such as reduce
mistakes and increase productivity and make work easier.
To increase humidity such as increase safety, decrease exhausted and pressure,
increase working comfortability, working quality and life.

4.2 Understand workstation design principle

4.2.1 Illustration Of Sitting Work Position

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4.2.2 Illustration of Standing Work Position

4.3 Understand Ergonomic Risk

4.3.1 Musculo-Skeletal-Disorders(MSD)
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect the body's muscles, joints, tendons,
ligamentsand nerves. Most work-related MSDs develop over time and are caused either
by the work itself or by the employees' working environment. They can also result from
fractures sustained in an accident. Typically, MSDs affect the back, neck, shoulders and
upper limbs; less often they affect the lower limbs..

Musculoskeletal Disorders :Signs and Symptoms

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Numbness or a burning sensation in the hand

Reduced grip strength in the hand
Swelling or stiffness in the joints
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Pain in wrists, forearms, elbows, neck, or back followed by discomfort
Reduced range of motion in the shoulder, neck, or back
Dry, itchy, or sore eyes
Blurred or double vision
Aching or tingling
Cramping
Loss of color in affected regions
Weakness
Tension stress headaches and related ailments
Musculoskeletal Disorders can be caused by any of the following factors:
If the user maintains an unnatural or unhealthy posture while using the
computer
If the lower back support is inadequate for the user
If the user continues to sit in the same position for an extended period of time
If the set up of the workstation is Ergonomically poor.
It should be noticed that all these symptoms might not necessarily lead to an
Musculoskeletal Disorders However, if the user experiences any of the above
symptoms, he/she should make an evaluation of their working positions as well as
the layout of their workstation.

Musculoskeletal Disorders :Types

The different types of Musculoskeletal Disorders are as follows:
Repetitive Stain Injury
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Other Ergonomic Problems
Musculoskeletal Disorders : Preventive Methods

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It is always better to take precautions to avoid Musculoskeletal Disorders than to

treat them after you get affected. Some general precautions include:
Taking regular breaks from working at your computer - a few minutes at
least once an hour
Alternating work tasks like mixing computer tasks with non computer
tasks alternately to avoid strain
Regular stretching to relax your body
Using comfort equipment such as footrests, wrist/palm rests, and
document holders if required
Keeping the mouse and keyboard at the same level
Avoiding gripping your mouse too tightly it is always recommended to
hold the mouse lightly and click gently
Familiarize yourself with keyboard shortcuts for applications you
regularly use like Ctrl+S to save and Ctrl+P to print (to avoid overusing the
mouse).
As discussed earlier, ensure that your workstation is set up correctly otherwise
may lead to Musculoskeletal Disorders. Normally, it includes the monitor,
keyboard, mouse, seating, desk, and where appropriate, footrest (to help you
rest your feet flat if they dont reach the floor), wrist rest, and document holder.

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4.4 Understand Workplace Environment

4.4.1 Indoor Air Quality And Its Effect On The Respiratory System
Good indoor air quality is desired for a healthy indoor environment. Poor indoor
air quality can cause a variety of short-term and long term health problems.
Health problems commonly associated with poor IAQ include allergic reactions,
respiratory problems, eye irritation, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. IAQ
problems arise in non-industrial buildings (an indoor or enclosed work space that
is served by a common ventilating and/or air conditioning system where there
are person at work, but does not include premises that are used primarily as
manufacturing and production facilities and vehicles) when there is an
inadequate quantity of ventilation air being provided for the amount of air
contaminants present in that space. Hence, IAQ and heating, ventilation and airconditioning systems (HVAC) are closely related.

Purpose of Ventilation
To supply fresh air (O2) to human
To preserved air movement
To control pollution
Causes of Poor IAQ.
Temperature
Too hot / too cold
Problems due to bad HVAC handling system (hearing,
ventilation, conditioning)
Moisture
Dried air can caused pneumonia and effects the respiratory
system, and also eye irritation
Highly moisture content can produces microorganism and bad
smell
Ventilation
Poor ventilation system from the HVAC or openings
Can cause a few places in the building received different air
quality
Humidity
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From human body, coffee, smoking, chemicals etc.
EFFECTS OF POOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Having discussed the causes of poor indoor air quality, the next step would be to
discuss the effects of these. The effects discussed are both the direct effects of
the previously named causes as well as their resultant indirect effects. A direct
effect of poor indoor air is:
o Health effects, which result in the indirect effects such as
o Lower productivity
o Loss in revenue and
o Negative Corporate Image
1. Health Effects
The immediate effect of poor indoor air quality would be on the
health of the occupant(s). The result is a wide range of effects, some
of which are:
Sick Building Syndrome - Sick building syndrome (SBS) not confined to local
buildings and has been a problem for years globally. SBS is used to describe a
spectrum of non-specific symptoms which on investigation appear to have no
identifiable causes (Godish 1997).
A building is generally defined as sick if 20% or more of the buildings occupants
exhibit symptoms (such as headaches, nausea, dizziness, sore throat, dry or itchy
skin, sinus congestion, nose irritation or excessive fatigue) and if these symptoms
persist for more than two weeks - particularly if he symptoms disappear when
the sufferers leave the building for the weekend (Hansen, 1991). The symptoms
of SBS can occur simply or in combination with each other, may be cyclic or
episodic, and may be non-specific and resemble a common cold or other
respiratory illnesses. The symptoms commonly include mucous membrane
symptoms (irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, sinuses) general symptoms
(headache, fatigue, lassitude), skin irritation (dryness, rashes), and at a lesser
extent respiratory symptoms (cough, shortness of breath), (Godish, 1997).
Building Related Illnesss (BRI) These are illnesses that result from exposure to
a sick building (Hansen 1991). Building related illness is characterized by what
are often a unique set of symptoms accompanied by clinical signs, laboratory
test results and specific pollutants (Godish, 1997). BRI is caused by bacteria,
fungus and virus. Included in BRI are nosocomial infection, fibreglass, dermatitis
and the hypersensitivity diseases (e.g. common allergy, asthma and humidifier
fever).

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Legionnaires Disease This is the most widely recognized form of BRI infectious
disease. It is caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila and causes
pneumonia-like symptoms such as headaches, chest pain, vomiting, diarrhoea,
weight loss, fever, dry cough, recurrent chills and myalgia. It has a 15% fatality
rate. Legionella pneumophilia has been identified as the cause of Pontiac fever,
which is a relatively mild clinical form of Legionnaires disease, however, is a
non-pneumatic disease.

2. Lower Productivity
The symptoms and diseases previously mentioned in a commercial setting may
cause
absenteeism amongst employees or workers. As a result, companies may suffer
a decrease in productivity. In the case where one room or area can no longer be
occupied or cannot be occupied for long periods, the result is again lowered
productivity. If occupants experience the symptoms or illnesses mentioned in
the previous sections, yet still report to work, the productivity of the individual
and hence the company collectively may be reduced. Continued poor indoor air
quality can result in low worker morale, which can again lower productivity of
the workforce.
3. Loss in Revenue
Absenteeism leading to lower productivity in a commercial setting immediately
results in loss in revenue. Revenue is lost in the repair and / or replacement of
air conditioning systems rather than in the periodic maintenance. This is seen in
cases where microbial contamination has entered the system via rodents or
pigeons, resulting in the entire system being condemned. Poor indoor air quality
may also have legal implications. Revenue may be lost as a result of
compensation to affected occupants, or, if compensation is not required, in the
payment of legal fees.
Presently in Trinidad and Tobago, with the advent of the Occupational Safety and
Health Act, once proclaimed, employees have legal grounds in which to base
complaints of illnesses related to time spent at work. The Act also states
implicitly employees and occupiers duty to safeguard employees health and
safety while at work. The Act mentions the provision of adequate ventilation
(Part VI - Health, 36), removal of dust and fumes (Part IV - Safety, 24) and
General Duties of employers to their employees (Part II - General Duties 6),
General Duties of Occupiers (Part II - 6) and General duty of occupiers to protect
safety and health of public (Part IV - 9). Litigation can be a costly and timeconsuming exercise which drain the resources and revenues of a company.
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4. Negative Corporate Image

Buildings in the capital, Port of Spain, are usually owned by a single landlord.
Reports of poor indoor air quality in specific landlords buildings may result in
decreased tenancy and negative public image for that landlord.
Similarly, reports of illnesses related to time spent at work in a company can
result in a negative corporate image. The effect of a negative image of a
company cannot be tangibly measured, however it affects customer perception,
which arguably can affect revenue. A significant cost can also be attached to
reversing a negative image and changing the publics perception of a company.

4.4.2 Measuring Lighting and Sightedness

All parts of the site need to be properly lit by natural or artificial
means whenever work is going on.
Site lightning is always necessary in those area short of natural light
such as shafts and enclosed stairways.
Artificial lighting should be placed to avoid deep shadow-these may
conceal hazards which would be obvious in good light.
Mounting of lights should be as high as practicable to avoid glare, and
lights should be placed so that workers do not have to work in their
own shadow.
Only robustly installed fittings which are well out of reach, such as
floodingting, should be at full mains voltage.
Temporary electric lighting should be installed by trained electricians
using low-voltage equipment.
This can be assist in its safe use in the following ways: Do not interfere with installation.
Report any damaged insulation, on broken bulbs, lampholders
or fittings.
Make sure that cables are fastened well off the ground and do
not let cables or connections trails in wet conditions.
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4.4.3 Measuring Temperature And Humidity

There are six (6) parameter parameter can contribute to temperature and humidity :Air temperature
Radian temperature
Air movement
Moisture Content
Metabolism
Clothes
Equipment to measure temperature and humidity:To measure air temperature:- Termomoter
To measure air movement:- Kata termomoter @ anemometer
To measure air moisture:- Wet and dry termomoter
To measure heat radiation.
- Globe termomoter
Hot Weather.
Workers on construction sites are often exposed to all weathers.
In tropical countries radiation from the sun, with light air temperatures and
humidity, increases fatigue from heavy work and causes heat stress which may
lead to heat exhaustion and heatstroke, the latter a medical emergency, and to
ill health.
The effects of heat combined with physical workload tend to accumulate.
Good welfare facilities are essential to health in hot climates, and the suitable
arrangement of working time is important. There should be:- Sufficient work breaks: for moderately heavy or heavy work 50 percent or
more rest time is essential;
- Rest areas away from workstations to cool off;

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- An adequate supply of clean, cool drinking water: drink often and in small
quantities;
- Washing facilities provided to keep work clothes clean.

How to keep cool

Keep put of direct sunlight as much as possible.
Avoid unnecessary quick movements.
Ensure that there is air circulation in operators cabins.
Avoid wearing tight clothes or those which prevent evaporation of perspiration
such as some plastic materials.
Wear head protection
Take cool drinks regularly to replace moisture lost through perspiration
Add salt to food or eat food that contains natural salt.
Find a shady place to rest pauses.

Cold Weather.
Cold is not just uncomfortable it may affect health and judgement. Although
not a serious problem in tropical climates, it may nevertheless be experienced at
high altitudes and in the early morning at sites which are well inland.
Some of the hazards of cold weather are as follows:- There are more likely to be accidents if the temperature of the hands falls
below 15 Celsius: there is loss of concentration and coordination.
- Workers repeatedly using vibratory tools such as rock drills may suffer
white finger syndrome involving sensory loss as a consequence of cold.
- Prolonged exposure to temperatures around freezing may cause frostbite
or hypothermia.
- Wind can affect temperature. When the air temperature is 10 Celsius
and the wind speed is 32 km per hour, the temperature, so far as the
body is concerned, falls to freezing. This is called the chill factor.
- Even where the temperature is above freezing point, a condition called
immersion foot can occur in wet conditions if the feet are not kept dry.
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How to keep warm.

Choose clothing which allows moisture to escape but does not allow wind and
rain to penetrate: waterproof clothing tends to prevent evaporation of moisture.
Avoid bulky clothes, as they hamper movement- a number of layer of clothing
are preferred.
Hands and feet are particularly susceptible to cold
Use facilities for preparing hot meals and drinks, and for storing and drying
clothing.

4.4.4 Measuinge Noise And Hearing Quality

Sound is what we hear

Noise is unwanted sound especially a loud and undesireable one and it can be
hazardous to a persons hearing if he or she is exposed long and often enough.
There are three (3) major types of noise in a workplace:Continuous : constant and stable noise over period of time, e.g. from grinder,
boiler or powered equipment.
Intermittent : has perceptible gaps between repetition.
Impulse : short burst or loud which last than one second, e.g. from impact
tools, punch presses or use of explosion.

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Example of common workplace which exposed to excessive noise level are:
Manufacturing
Process industries
Foundries
Mining
Logging area
Excavation work
Construction
Farms
Airport
Pubs
Noise effect types:Auditory Effect
- Exposure to prolonged and excessive noise level can cause chronic
noise induced hearing loss, which is permanent sensorineural
condition that cannot be treated medically.
- It is initially characterized by declining sensitivity to high frequency
sounds, usually at frequencies above 2000Hz.
- The hearing loss proceeds for lower frequency sounds. If the
exposure continuous for long period of time it can result in
permanent hearing loss.
- In this case, the nerves hair eventually die. Other symptom
experienced is rising sound in the ears (tinnitus).
- On the other hand, short exposure to extremely loud noise (above
140d(B)) such as in an explosion, can cause instant deafness due to
mechanical rupture of eardrum or dislocation of the bones in the
middle ear.
Non- Auditory Effect
- Interference with communication and efficiency
Exposure to excessive noise level can cause difficulty in
communication as well as fatigue.
This can be a major problem in an emergency situation and
will result in accident at workplace.
It can also affect efficiency of worker either as a result of
communication loss or by loss of concentration.
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Psychosocial effect.
Noise can be a source of annoyance, irritation and increased
stress.

Equipment to measure noise and hearing quality

Sound level meter ( to measure sound and noise directly)
Using disable A or dB(A) as a unit
Not adequate to measure the noise exposure to the workers
Dosimeter Noise
Measure sound dose received by workers that collected along
measurements.
Wearing the dosimeter microphone to the workers ears
Using the percentage dose as a unit.

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4.5 Appreciate the proper and safe methods of ergonomics in the workplace
4.5.1 Practice the proper and safe methods of ergonomics in the
workplace including working position, workplace design, standing bench
and computer arrangement.

Sitting position
The best way to reduce pressure in the back is to be in a standing position. However,
there are times when you need to sit. When sitting, the main part of the body weight is
transferred to the seat. Some weight is also transferred to the floor, back rest, and
armrests. Where the weight is transferred is the key to a good seat design. When the
proper areas are not supported, sitting in a seat all day can put unwanted pressure on
the back causing pain.
The lumbar (bottom five vertebrate in the spine) needs to be supported to decrease disc
pressure. Providing both a seat back that inclines backwards and has a lumbar support is
critical to prevent excessive low back pressures. The combination which minimizes
pressure on the lower back is having a backrest inclination of 120 degrees and
a lumbar support of 5 cm. The 120 degrees inclination means the angle between the
seat and the backrest should be 120 degrees. The lumbar support of 5 cm means the
chair backrest supports the lumbar by sticking out 5 cm in the lower back area. One
drawback to creating an open body angle by moving the backrest backwards is that it
takes ones body away from the tasking position, which typically involves leaning inward
towards a desk or table. One solution to this problem can be found in the kneeling chair.
A proper kneeling chair creates the open body angle by lowering the angle of the lower
body, keeping the spine in alignment and the sitter properly positioned to task. The
benefit of this position is that if one leans inward, the body angle remains 90 degrees or
wider. One mis-perception regarding kneeling chairs is that the body's weight bears on
the knees, and thus users with poor knees cannot use the chair. This misperception has
led to a generation of kneeling chairs that attempt to correct this by providing a
horizontal seating surface with an ancillary knee pad. This design wholly defeats the
purpose of the chair. In a proper kneeling chair, some of the weight bears on the shins,
not the knees, but the primary function of the shin rests (knee rests) are to keep one
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from falling forward out of the chair. Most of the weight remains on the buttocks.
Another way to keep the body from falling forward is with a saddle seat. This type of
seat is generally seen in some sit stand stools, which seek to emulate the riding or
saddle position of a horseback rider, the first "job" involving extended periods of sitting.
Another key to reducing lumbar disc pressure is the use of armrests. They help by
putting the force of your body not entirely on the seat and back rest, but putting some
of this pressure on the armrests. Armrest needs to be adjustable in height to assure
shoulders are not overstressed.

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Employee Guidelines for Safer Lifting
The use of stretching is appropriate as part of a comprehensive ergonomic program.
Stretching must not be used in place of engineering and/or administrative
improvements.
Check for tags on loads.
Before lifting, always test the load for stability and weight.
For loads that are unstable and/or heavy, follow management guidelines for:
-Equipment use
-Reducing the weight of the load
-Repacking containers to increase stability
Plan the lift:
-Wear appropriate shoes to avoid slips, trips, or falls.
-If you wear gloves, choose the size that fits properly. Depending on the material
the gloves are made of and the number of pairs worn at once, more force may
be needed to grasp and hold objects. For example, wearing a single pair of heatresistant gloves can reduce your grip strength up to 40 percent. Wearing two or
more pairs of gloves at once can reduce your grip strength up to 60 percent. -Lift
only as much as you can safely handle by yourself.
-Keep the lifts in your power zone (i.e., above the knees, below the shoulders,
and close to the body), if possible.
-Use extra caution when lifting loads that may be unstable.
When lifting:
-Get a secure grip.
-Use both hands whenever possible.
-Avoid jerking by using smooth, even motions.
-Keep the load as close to the body as possible.
-To the extent feasible use your legs to push up and lift the load, not the upper
body or back.
-Do not twist your body. Step to one side or the other to turn.
-Alternate heavy lifting or forceful exertion tasks with less physically demanding
tasks.
-Take rest breaks.

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ACTIVITES AND EXERCISE

SECTION A :OBJECTIVE
1. Every dieses has its own symptoms, for MSD symptoms are as follows EXCEPT:a.
Numbness or a burning sensation in the hand
b.
Swelling or stiffness in the joints
c.
Aching or tingling
d.
Pale in face
2. MSD can be caused by any of the following factors EXCEPT:a.
If the lower back support is inadequate for the user
b.
If the user continues to sit in the same position for an extended period of
time
c.
If the set up of the workstation is ergonomically poor
d.
If the user seat at the ergonomically designed chair.

3. The different types of MSD are as follows EXCEPT:a.

Repetitive Stain Injury
b.
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
c.
Ergonomic Problems
d.
Stroke
4. IAQ is an acronym of:a.
Indoor Air Quality
b.
Indoor Airway Quality
c.
Indoor Air Quantity
d.
Indoor Airway Quantity
5. Causes of Poor IAQ are as follows EXCEPT:a.
Temperature
b.
Ventilation
c.
Humidity
d.
Window Openings

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6.

Health effects
Lower Productivity
Loss In Revenue
Negative Corporate Image

The above are the effects of:a.

b.
c.
d.

Poor IAQ
Poor Temperature & Humidity
Noise and Hearing Quality
Poor Lighting & Sightedness

7. There are three (3) major types of noise at the workplace which is
a.
Short term, continuous and impose
b.
Short term, intermitted and impose
c.
Continuous, intermitted and impulse
d.
Continuous, short term and impulse

8.

Auditory Effects
Non- Auditory Effects
Psychosocial Effects

The above are the effects of:a.

b.
c.
d.

Poor IAQ
Poor Temperature & Humidity
Noise and Hearing Quality
Poor Lighting & Sightedness

9. Rearrange the proper way of lifting.

i) Return to an upright position by pushing up with your legs and buttocks
ii) Bend your knees and squat down to a comfortable level.
iii) Lift the object and bring up close to your body.
a.
b.
c.
d.

I, ii, iii
Iii, ii, i
Ii, iii, i
Ii, I, iii

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10.

Keep out of direct sunlight

Avoid unnecessary quick movement
Add salt to food or eat food that contain
natural salt.

The above statement is the way how

a.
b.
c.
d.

To keep cool
To keep warm
To keep healthy
To keep ergonomics

SECTION B: TRUE/FALSE

a. The term ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon [work] and nomos [natural
laws] (TRUE/FALSE)
b. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments
and nerves (TRUE/FALSE)
c. General precautions to avoid MSD is Avoiding gripping your mouse too tightly it is
always recommended to hold the mouse lightly and click gently (TRUE/FALSE)
d. Sick Building Syndrome - Sick building syndrome (SBS) not confined to local buildings and
has been a problem for years globally (TRUE/FALSE)
e. Artificial lighting should be placed to avoid deep shadow-these may conceal hazards
which would be obvious in good light. (TRUE/FALSE)
f. Cold is not just uncomfortable it may affect health and judgement. Although not a
serious problem in tropical climates, it may nevertheless be experienced at high
altitudes and in the early morning at sites which are well inland. (TRUE/FALSE)
g. To keep warm Avoid wearing tight clothes or those which prevent evaporation of
perspiration such as some plastic materials. (TRUE/FALSE)

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h. To keep cool -Choose clothing which allows moisture to escape but does not allow wind
and rain to penetrate: waterproof clothing tends to prevent evaporation of moisture.
(TRUE/FALSE)
i.

Sound level meter Measure sound dose received by workers that collected along
measurement.. (TRUE/FALSE)

j.

Dosimeter Noise ( to measure sound and noise directly) Using disable A or dB(A) as a unit

(TRUE/FALSE)

SECTION C : SUBJECTIVE

a. What are the objectives of ergonomics?

b. What do you understand about the ergonomic risk?
c. Explain briefly about the effects of poor Indoor Air Quality below:i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Health effects
Lower productivity
Lose in revenue
Negative corporate image

d. Explain about :i. Temperature and Humidity

ii. Noise and Hearing Quality
iii. Lighting and Sightedness
e. Explain briefly the right way of lifting.
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