Body Mechanics , Workplace safety , and Ergonomics

What are body mechanics ?

• A way to exercise

• The way the body moves and maintains balance

• Strengthen the muscle

• To lift things and pull things however you want to, it doesn't matter how

Why do we use body mechanics ?

• So that we have muscle spasm and enjoy them

• To prevent safety for yourself only

• To make lifting, pulling, and pushing easier

• To use more energy, with muscle fatigue

Whats an broad base of support ?

• Having your feet 8 to 10 inches apart with one foot slightly foward

• Bending your body at the waist

• Not using your shoulders, upper arms, and thighs to carry large things

• Carrying an object away from the body to prevent muscle strain

What are ergonomics ?

• An applied science used to promote the safety and well being of a by adapting the environment and using techniques to prevent injuries.

• An applied science used for safety using reflects and reactions

• Using techniques to prevent safety enforced as a law.

• Properly working objects, and things in order to prevent safety using techniques without an adapted environment

True or False .? Burned-out light-bulbs , frayed electric cords, and missing or torn tiles on floors are all examples of ergonomics.

• True

• False

Which is not a rule for workplace safety ?

• Never use solutions from bottles that are not labeled

• Do not operate any equipment if your instructor / immediate supervisor is not in the room.

• If you don't know how to do something always read the instructions and try first before you tell your supervisor.

• Never handle any electrical equipment with wet hands, or near water.

True or False. ? If you come across an unsafe work condition you must work in it and not complain unless you get injured or hurt.

• True

• False

Which of these is not and example of an unsafe work conditions in a workplace ?

• Poor housekeeping

• inadequate warning systems

• Congestion in a workplace

• Working alarm systems