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The method of induction depends on all the following EXCEPT __________.

During surgery, the prewarmed operating room (OR), warm air blanket, and overhead lighting contribute to __________.

For the previous lifting problem, is the lift acceptable? Why or why not?  Suggest one task redesign to improve the safety of the job.

Worth 3 points. To be manually input by Dr. J Name one item that has been designed for human use, but you believe it to have been designed without considering anthropometry.

You are redesigning a lifting job to reduce back strain and injury.  Which of the following design changes would be considered an engineering change? 

Static postures are beneficial for worker health.

A variety of personal factors affect anthropometry dimensions.  Given what we know about personal factors, which of the following individuals would you expect to have the highest stature? 

In designing workstations, 14 guidelines exist. Name four of these guidelines and explain their importance in workstation design.

Which posture should NOT be taken into consideration when designing workstations?

You are designing an indoor rollercoaster for adults in an amusement park.  You are tasked with calculating the minimum distance between the lowest support beam for the winding track above the riders and the seat under the rider’s thighs in order to provide enough clearance for most people to be able to raise their arms in excitement on the ride without them hitting the support beam. See image below for reference. What should you recommend be the minimum distance between the seat of the ride and the lowest beam above the track?