6.1 Work-related upper limb disorders

WRULD stands for:

• 1 Work-related upper limb disorder
• 2 Workplace repetitive upper load disorder
• 3 Work-related unit load disease
• 4 Work-related unit layout design

A common cause of WRULDs is:

• 1 Cold weather
• 2 Noise
• 3 Repetitive tasks with poor posture
• 4 Slippery floors

A suitable control for a display screen workstation is:

• 1 Longer work without breaks
• 2 A fixed low chair
• 3 An adjustable chair and screen
• 4 Brighter overhead glare

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition of the:

• 1 Ear
• 2 Wrist and hand
• 3 Lung
• 4 Knee

A WRULD is more likely when a task involves:

• 1 An adjustable chair
• 2 A varied task with breaks
• 3 Good lighting
• 4 Repetitive movement and awkward posture

Which of these is a cause of upper limb disorders at a computer?

• 1 Regular breaks
• 2 A varied task
• 3 A well adjusted desk
• 4 A poor chair and glare on the screen

The best way to reduce WRULD risk is to:

• 1 Remove breaks
• 2 Fit the job to the person
• 3 Raise the output target
• 4 Fit the person to the job

A task control for repetitive work is:

• 1 Remove rest periods
• 2 Allow breaks and variety
• 3 Use one posture all day
• 4 Increase the speed

Which condition is caused by inflammation of a tendon?

• 1 Tendonitis
• 2 Silicosis
• 3 Hypothermia
• 4 Frostbite

Which part of the body does a WRULD affect?

• 1 Arms, hands, shoulders and neck
• 2 Feet
• 3 Eyes only
• 4 Ears

Adjustable chairs and desks help to:

• 1 Cause awkward posture
• 2 Fit the workplace to the individual's needs
• 3 Reduce the number of workers
• 4 Raise the noise level

Glare on a screen can cause:

• 1 Radiation burns
• 2 Legionnaires' disease
• 3 Awkward posture and eye strain
• 4 Hearing loss

Long periods without a break increase risk because:

• 1 The temperature falls
• 2 Muscles and tendons do not recover
• 3 Workers do more tasks
• 4 The noise rises

A forceful repeated grip is a risk factor for:

• 1 Hearing loss
• 2 Upper limb disorders
• 3 Skin cancer
• 4 Radiation burns

Which of these is part of the environment when controlling WRULD risk?

• 1 The brand colour
• 2 The employer's profit
• 3 Lighting, glare and temperature
• 4 The number of customers