Chapter 11
Health and Wellness
1. For basic ergonomics, the standard countertop height is 36″. This is an example of
2. Explain why a wellness program makes good sense for an organization when it reaches
beyond the employee to his/her family.
Healthcare costs are a tremendous expense to companies, which typically is extended to
3. Explain why a newer employee might be at higher risk of developing an injury.
4. Describe some of the common factors that lead to ergonomic injuries.
This question can be answered in many variations. Particularly in the aviation industry,
5. In your own words, explain why posture can be a contributing factor to ergonomic
injuries.
This explanation might discuss over-reaching, bending at the waist, working at an end-
6. Effective communication is one of the primary elements of implementing a wellness
program in an effort to
7. Describe a basic outline of how you would organize a low-cost (less than $10,000
annually) wellness program.