Body Mechanics HS 1

Which of the following statements is true of body mechanics?

• Body mechanics help save energy and prevent injury.

• The narrower a person’s base of support, the more stable the person is.

• Proper alignment of the body means that the two sides of the body should not line up.

• Twisting at the waist is the best way to maintain body alignment

When moving heavy objects, always _________

• pull rather than push

• push rather than pull

• lift bend back forward and keeping legs straight

• none of the above

_____________movement of the body, which reduces the risk of injury, in a safe and efficient manner.

• body mechanics

• body type

• posture

• none of these

____________the area on which an object rests

• body mechanics

• base of support

• gravity

• type of posture

____________the position of the body.

• gravity

• base of support

• posture

_____________the science of designing a workplace that lowers the risk factors that can lead to musculoskeletal injuries, as well as improve productivity. Ergonomics, used with proper body mechanics, can significantly reduce such risks.

• body mechanics

• ergonomics

• gravity

• posture

When lifting an object you should:

• bend your knees and hips keep your back straight and do not twist

• twist to face the object and lift

• keep your knees and hips straight and lift

A wide base of support helps maintain balance.

• True

• False