WorksheetsOPG MSD Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of the following is NOT a back-saving strategy for use at home?
Use an upright vacuum cleaner
Bend at your hips and knees when shoveling
Use a stable chair or ladder when cleaning
Lift heavy loads with a rounded back
What is one way to prevent neck strain when working at a computer?
Keep your monitor at eye level
Use a laptop on your lap
Look down at your phone for long periods
Sit on the floor
What should you do to avoid shoulder strain when lifting objects overhead?
Stand on tiptoe and stretch
Throw the object up
Use a stable ladder or step stool
Twist your body
What is a common cause of shoulder pain in office workers?
Drinking water
Repetitive reaching and poor posture
Using armrests
Taking breaks
To reduce tension in your neck and shoulders during long periods of sitting, you should:
Stay completely still
Change positions and stretch regularly
Hold your phone between your ear and shoulder
Slouch in your chair
What type of lift should you use for a very heavy object?
Golfer’s Lift
D. Use Cart
Squat Lift
2 Person Lift
When setting up your workstation to prevent neck and shoulder strain, which of the following is the MOST correct?
The top of your monitor should be at or just below eye level, and your shoulders should be relaxed
The center of your monitor should be at eye level, and your shoulders should be raised slightly
The bottom of your monitor should be at eye level, and your shoulders should be relaxed
The top of your monitor should be above eye level, and your shoulders should be tense
What is the advantage of using a cart when moving objects?
It makes you look professional
It reduces the need to lift and carry, protecting your back
It increases your exercise
It helps you organize better
What is the main message of the Back Care Quiz?
Only worry about your back at work
Avoid all physical activity
Think about the best ways to do a job and relax to protect your back at home and work
Never lift anything
When taking a break from desk work to prevent neck and upper back tension, which of the following is the MOST recommended?
Stand up and twist your torso from side to side rapidly
Stay seated and rotate your neck in circles quickly
Stand up and stretch your arms overhead and gently roll your shoulders
Remain seated and stretch your arms behind your back forcefully
