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Lifting Safety

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which man is lifting correctly and why?

a)

Man on the left because his legs are nice and straight.

b)

Man on the left because he is bending at the waist and his back is straight.

c)

The man on the right because his legs are bent and he is not bending at the waist.

d)

The man on the right because his legs are straight.

2.

Which improper lifting technique is shown in the picture?

a)

Bent at the waist

b)

Twisting while lifting

c)

Lifting with straight legs

d)

All of the above

3.

Which example shows proper lifting?

a)

The example on the left

b)

The example on the right

c)

Both show proper lifting

d)

Neither shows proper lifting

4.

What is the first thing you should do if you need to lift this dog onto the x-ray table?

a)

bend your legs

b)

keep your back straight

c)

put one arm under the neck and one arm under the abdomen

d)

get someone to assist you

5.

Other than using correct lifting technique, what is an important component of lifting with a partner?

a)

Making eye contact

b)

Communicating with one another

c)

Being careful not to bump heads when bending over to pick up the object

d)

All the choices are equally importatnt

6.

After lifting an item, it is also important to remember...

a)

what goes up must come down. Use proper technique when putting down objects too!

b)

what you have waiting for you in the lunch room.

c)

how much work you have waiting for you when you're finished.

d)

"It's all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble!"

7.

What is wrong with this picture?

a)

carrying a load that blocks your vision

b)

trying to carry too much all at once

c)

arching backward

d)

all choices are correct

8.

What can we learn from these ants?

a)

Ants are smart.

b)

Ants are strong.

c)

Anything can be used as a surf board.

d)

Get help with the big stuff!

9.

In addition to lifting the box above his shoulders, what is this man doing incorrectly?

a)

carrying the box too far from his body

b)

standing with straight legs

c)

keeping his back straight

d)

using back support

10.

This woman is carring the box correctly because she is holding it close, her back is straight, and she is not twisting.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

In general, you should get help lifting anything over ____ lbs.

a)

20-30

b)

30-40

c)

40-50

d)

100