Intro Safety Test Review

Which of the following represents good posture?

• Shoulders rounded forward

• Weight unbalanced on the feet

• Standing up straight with stomach muscles pulled in

• Chin tucked

The BEST option for moving a heavy object is:

• Pick it up solo

• Wait for someone else to do it

• Pull/Push It

• Lay on your back and push with your legs

Carry heavy objects _______ the body.

• Close to

• Far away from

• off to the side

Proper use of the correct muscles to safely and efficiently complete a task while avoid strain is:

• Physiology

• Physical therapy

• Body mechanics

• Rehab therapy

What is the most common for health-care workers?

• Neck

• back

• nerve

• head

How far apart should your feet be when you lift?

• Shoulder width apart.

• 2 inches apart.

• 5 inches apart.

• It doesn't matter.

How should you lift?

• With your back.

• With your arms.

• With your legs/knees.

• With your feet.

Avoid twisting and lifting at the same time.

• True

• False

Which of the following are considered strong muscles for lifting?

• Back muscles

• Leg muscles

• Stomach muscles

• Neck muscles

If something is too heavy to lift by yourself...

• lift it anyway

• ask for help

• try again tomorrow