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WorksheetsLifting Safety
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which man is lifting correctly and why?
Man on the left because his legs are nice and straight.
Man on the left because he is bending at the waist and his back is straight.
The man on the right because his legs are bent and he is not bending at the waist.
The man on the right because his legs are straight.
Which improper lifting technique is shown in the picture?
Bent at the waist
Twisting while lifting
Lifting with straight legs
All of the above
Which example shows proper lifting?
The example on the left
The example on the right
Both show proper lifting
Neither shows proper lifting
What is the first thing you should do if you need to lift this dog onto the x-ray table?
bend your legs
keep your back straight
put one arm under the neck and one arm under the abdomen
get someone to assist you
Other than using correct lifting technique, what is an important component of lifting with a partner?
Making eye contact
Communicating with one another
Being careful not to bump heads when bending over to pick up the object
All the choices are equally importatnt
After lifting an item, it is also important to remember...
what goes up must come down. Use proper technique when putting down objects too!
what you have waiting for you in the lunch room.
how much work you have waiting for you when you're finished.
"It's all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble!"
What is wrong with this picture?
carrying a load that blocks your vision
trying to carry too much all at once
arching backward
all choices are correct
What can we learn from these ants?
Ants are smart.
Ants are strong.
Anything can be used as a surf board.
Get help with the big stuff!
In addition to lifting the box above his shoulders, what is this man doing incorrectly?
carrying the box too far from his body
standing with straight legs
keeping his back straight
using back support
This woman is carring the box correctly because she is holding it close, her back is straight, and she is not twisting.
True
False
In general, you should get help lifting anything over ____ lbs.
20-30
30-40
40-50
100
