• Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most common workers' compensation claims. In your opinion, why do you think these disorders are so prevalent? Please provide a brief explanation for your answer.
• Some tasks have more than one hazard associated with it. For instance, a worker at a food processing plant will have to manually handle heavy loads (ergonomic hazard) throughout their shift as well as use hazardous chemicals to sanitize various processing equipment (chemical hazard) several times a day. In your opinion, which of these two hazards presents a greater risk to a worker's health and safety? Please provide a brief explanation for your answer.