Ergonomics

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 2, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

Ergonomics: a 96-question practice bank for the real OSHA Safety & Health standard, 1 full paper of 60 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (53%) and OSHA Ergonomics: Solutions to Control Hazards (47%) of this exam's citations.

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1

full paper

60

questions per paper

96

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Workstation and Task Design: Controlling Ergonomic Hazards25%
Manual Material Handling and Lifting25%
MSD Recognition, the Regulatory Basis, and Early Reporting25%
Recognizing Ergonomic Risk Factors25%

5 real sample questions

How does OSHA describe the basic goal of ergonomics in the workplace?

A. Fitting the job to the worker, rather than forcing the worker to fit the job

B. Making every worker lift the same maximum weight regardless of task

C. Replacing all manual tasks with automated equipment

D. Reducing the number of breaks a worker takes during a shift

Source: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (OSHA Publication 4382)

What is a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD), as OSHA describes it?

A. An injury or illness affecting the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, or joints, often resulting from workplace risk factors

B. Any injury that requires more than one day away from work

C. An illness caused only by exposure to toxic chemicals

D. A disorder that only affects the lower back

Source: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (OSHA Publication 4382)

How does OSHA define "repetition" as an ergonomic risk factor?

A. Performing the same motion or series of motions continually or frequently for an extended period of time

B. Lifting a heavy object one time during a shift

C. Working in a cold environment for part of a shift

D. Standing in one place without moving

Source: OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (osha.gov/ergonomics/identify-problems)

Which of the following is an example of the "force" risk factor, as OSHA describes it?

A. Pushing or pulling a heavy load, or maintaining control of a tool against resistance

B. Reaching overhead repeatedly to place items on a shelf

C. Working near a loud piece of machinery

D. Sitting in the same chair for an entire shift

Source: OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (osha.gov/ergonomics/identify-problems)

OSHA describes awkward posture as positions that place stress on the body. Which of the following is an example OSHA gives?

A. Using a knife with the wrist bent, or twisting the torso while lifting

B. Wearing cut-resistant gloves while handling sharp materials

C. Taking a scheduled ten-minute break

D. Reading a job hazard analysis before starting a task

Source: OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (osha.gov/ergonomics/identify-problems)

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Ergonomics practice test?

96 questions total, split into 1 full paper of 60 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the Ergonomics test cover?

4 domains, with the heaviest weight on Workstation and Task Design: Controlling Ergonomic Hazards (25%), Manual Material Handling and Lifting (25%), and MSD Recognition, the Regulatory Basis, and Early Reporting (25%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's Ergonomics questions come from?

Primarily OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (53%) and OSHA Ergonomics: Solutions to Control Hazards (47%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for Ergonomics?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.