Final answer:
The statement in the question is false. Ergonomic injuries, or musculoskeletal disorders, are caused by biomechanical stresses from activities like sudden exertion, over-exertion, repetitive motions, not by slips, trips, and similar accidents.
Step-by-step explanation:
True or False: Ergonomic Injuries are defined as 'Injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, cartilage or joints related to slips, trips, falls, motor vehicle accidents (MVA) or similar accidents'.
This statement is false. Ergonomic injuries, more accurately termed musculoskeletal disorders, are injuries in muscles or associated tissues (such as tendons) because of biomechanical stresses. These disorders may be caused by sudden exertion, over-exertion, repetitive motions, or long periods of maintaining awkward positions. They are often work- or sports-related and typically affect only one or a few muscles or tendons. These disorders include muscle strains, tendonitis, and carpel tunnel syndrome.
The injuries mentioned in the question, such as those related to slips, trips, falls, MVAs, etc., are different forms of accidents that could cause various types of injury, including but not limited to musculoskeletal disorders.