Define in your own words what ergonomics is: the study to make everyday objects more efficient (answers May vary)


1. Ergonomics is a body of knowledge concerned with: D

A. Human abilities

B. Design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments

C. Fitting the job or task to the person

D. All of the above

2. Which is a main principle of ergonomics: D

A. Ease of use

B. performance

C. safety

D. All of the above

Repetitive strain injuries deals with what part of the body: C

A: Cardiovascular

B:Respiratory

C: Musculoskeletal

D: Digestive

Repetitive strain injuries affect up to how many workers a year: C

A. 1.3 million

B. 2 Billion

C. 800,000

D. 300


Which of the following diseases is a very common RSI: B

A. stomach infection

B. carpel tunnel syndrome

C. cancer

D. tuberculosis



Ergonomic keyboards can cost up to: C

A. $250

B.$1000

C. 25$

D. $2


True or false, If false state the correct answer
1. Jobs that are repetitive involve short-cycle motion that is repeated continuously: True

True or false

2. People who work in offices do not have to worry about workplace health and safety: False, Office workers are the most common victims for ergonomic injury like various RSI's

True or false


3. Ergonomic products can cost more than your typical product: True

True or False





Short answer
1. List at least 3 ergonomically redesigned products
- Keyboard
-chair
-pen
-mouse
and other common products


2. Explain Why ergonomics is beneficial to peoples health

Ergonomics is important in the long run to peoples health and businesses because they accumulate over a period of many years and can be very severe by the time thay are noticed an the person may be crippled in one way or another and unable to work. Most commonly due to repetition


3. Pick a product and explain how it has been ergonomically modified
Answers may vary
Example: a mouse

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This is an ergonomic mouse that has been modified to fit the human hand in a more natural position to prevent the bending of a wrist which can lead to various diseases over time.