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Back injuries
account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses. |
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False |
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| 2 |
Once you have
injured your back, you are very likely to re-injure it at some point
in the future. |
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False |
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| 3 |
Which of the
following might be considered a contributing factor for back injuries? |
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Poor physical condition |
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Stress |
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Poor posture |
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All of the above |
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| 4 |
Sitting in one
position for long periods of time does not place any stress on the
back. |
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True |
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False |
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| 5 |
Which are
generally recommended as the the best sleeping positions for your
back? |
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On your stomach or back (w/ legs level) |
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On your side (w/ knees slightly bent) or back (w/
pillow under knees) |
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| 6 |
The "safe
lifting zone" is |
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Between the floor and your knees |
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Above your head |
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Between your shoulders and your waist |
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At arm's length from your body. |
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| 7 |
Rather than using
your back like a crane, it is better to allow your legs to do the work
by bending at the knees while lifting. |
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True |
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False |
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| 8 |
It is best to
avoid twisting at the waist when carrying or lifting a heavy load. |
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True |
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False |
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| 9 |
When carrying an
awkward load, you want the heaviest part of the load to be furthest
from your body. |
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True |
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False |
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| 10 |
Taking frequent,
short (micro) breaks can be beneficial to your back, particularly when
working in awkward positions. |
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True |
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False |
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