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Ergonomic Quizheadline bar Ergonomic Quiz  First Name: Last Name:Student/Staff ID: Supervisor:1Ergonomic disorder may result from making the same motion over and overTrueFalse2Ergonomic disorder may cause pain or numbness in arms, hands, and wrists.TrueFalse3Only a supervisor can tell when a task has poor ergonomic designTrueFalse4It is better to work with wrists bent or flexed, not straight.TrueFalse5Shaking wrists and fingers during breaks can help prevent cumulative trauma disordersTrueFalse6It is better ergonomically to operate a tool with one finger or hand rather than two.TrueFalse8You can improve ergonomics by changing how you work to avoid too many reaching, bending, and twisting movements or working in the same position for prolonged periodsTrueFalse9Stretching your arms and upper body a few times before you start work is a good idea.TrueFalse10It is best to avoid lifting with the back and bending at the back when possible.TrueFalseNOTEWhen finished, print out a copy and return it to your Safety Officer. Or... **Pick your work location:**New York: Ithaca & Geneva Maine: Orono, Presque Isle, & Franklin Pennsylvania: University Park West Virginia: BeaverWest Virginia: Kearneysville, LeetownSubmit quiz


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