Describe some of the common factors that lead to ergonomic injuries.
What will be an ideal response?
This question can be answered in many variations. Particularly in the aviation industry, one of the most common factors is that equipment, including aircraft is not well designed for the employee to work in optimum positions or postures. Baggage handlers are exposed to baggage that comes in many different shapes and weights. Many organizations do not provide oversight, either through a formal or informal observation process, to address at-risk behaviors including end-range motions, overexertion, etc.
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A hydraulic___________________is a device that converts the kinetic energy of a moving vehicle into heat energy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A spark tester is a _______
A) Tool used to check for spark B) One part is attached to a good ground and the other to the end of a spark plug wire C) Is calibrated to fire only if the spark voltage is higher than 25,000 volts D) All of the above
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of welding jobs in 2014 will:
A) Decrease B) Increase C) Stay the same
If 50 percent of the normal voltage is connected to the motor, the in-rush current will drop to ____________________ percent
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).