Workplace examination and function posture

Question 1

type of postural exams for adults

Answer 1

1. static sitting
2. static standing
3. postural corrections
4. postural adjustments
5. posture during activities

Question 2

workplace exam

Answer 2

• examination of relationship between worker (person), job (task), and environment
• after injury, evaluation of feasibility of returning to a job
• reasonable accommodations

Question 3

Ergonomics definition

Answer 3

application of engineering and scientific principles to the worker-job-environment relationship to improve safety, efficiency and quality of movement

Question 4

Body mechanics

Answer 4

interaction of muscles and joints in response to forces placed on or generated by the body

Question 5

Work hardening

Answer 5

interventions used to improve a workers ability to preform job related task using real or simulated activities

Question 6

Job analysis- what is included/compnents

Answer 6

• description of the job not the employee
• should be created when the job is created
• gives guides for accommodations

Question 7

what does a job analysis include

Answer 7

• essential functions
• physical environment/requirements
• skills list
• social context

Question 8

What is a job analysis interview

Answer 8

• interview of current employee
• determines functional requirements based on description of job duties and responsibilities
• determines characteristics of job space
• job analysis after a disability is to determine the ability to return work

Question 9

Functional capacity evaluation
- where is it done
- what does it do
- what does it look at

Answer 9

• can be preformed on-site or using a standardized evaluation system
• should evaluate work-related capabilities and functional requirements
• endurance, ROM, strength or force generated, posture, coordination, manual dexterity, consistency of performance

Question 10

FCE data (functional capacity evaluation)
- what to do with the data/what it helps determine

Answer 10

• can be compared with norm values
• helps determine:
  1. functional limitations/activities limitations
  2. ability to return to work
  3. reasonable accommodations
  4. job placement
  5. need for work hardening

Question 11

Work hardening
- focus
- includes

Answer 11

• progressive exercise based on work requirements
• focus on posture, body mechanics, ergonomics
• may include:
  1. interventions to improve strength, ROM, cardiovascular and pulmonary status
  2. body mechanics instruction
  3. practice of simulated work activities

Question 12

Ergonomic evaluation
- what is it/what does it look at

Answer 12

• evaluation of workplace and/or work requirements
• designed to identify risk of work-place-related musculoskeletal disorders
• posture and movement
• equipment
• job duties

Question 13

Common causes of WMSDs (work related MSK disorders)

Answer 13

• lifting materials
• pushing, pulling, carrying objects
• whole body vibration
• hand-arm vibration
• repetitive motions
• physical energy demands
• thermal stressors

Question 14

Ergonomic vibration

Answer 14

• absorbed through extremities while using tools or machinery
• absorbed through soles of feet or buttocks while standing or sitting on or near heavy machinery

Question 15

Risk factors for vibration

Answer 15

• duration and frequency of exposure
• frequency and amplitude (higher is more dangerous)
• posture
• point of contact
• amount of vibration transmitted
• work history
• type of grip
• weight of tools
• clothing can play a role

Question 16

vibration syndrome causes what effects

Answer 16

• arthritis
• blanching of fingers due to lack of circulation
• raynauds syndrome
• tingling and numbness
• reduced grip strength and dexterity

Question 17

Prevention of vibration syndrome

Answer 17

• reduce frequency and intensity of exposure (tool type, plastic will absorb, weight, and how often it has maintenance)
• early identification of sings and symptoms
• anti-vibration clothing: gloves and pads, anti vibration equipment, grips, mats, cushions

Question 18

Other strategies for prevention of vibration syndrome

Answer 18

• modify process: use clamps, robots, automation , plastic vs metal
• modify work: limit hours or days/week
• rotate tasks and tools