Ergonomics Learning Questions

1. List 3 effective strategies to reduce or prevent workplace injuries on any nursing unit.

2. List 3 safety hazards on any nursing unit.

3. List 3 different safety hazards in a Radiology department.

4. List 3 different safety hazards in the Laboratory department.

5. List 3 techniques/skills you could use to keep you and/ or your patient safe from injury.

6. List and describe 3 national patient safety resources which provide standards to guide
staff in keeping themselves and patients safe.

7. Explain how positive outcomes are achieved when the principles of ergonomics are used
in the healthcare setting.