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OSHA Body Mechanics
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1. The most comfortable work height for most people is between waist level and: *
a. 6 inches above the waist
b. 12 inches below the hip joint
c. 6 inches below the waist
d. 12 inches above the waist
2. When lifting a heavy object, you should keep the object close to your body: *
a. True
b. False
3. To avoid strain while bending you should: *
a. Keep your trunk upright
b. Avoid bending the knees
c. Keep your feet together
d. Shift your weight backward
4. Pivoting turns should be made on the balls of your feet: *
a. True
b. False
5. When pushing or pulling, most of the work should be done by the: *
a. Deltoids
b. Trapezius
c. Quadriceps
d. Triceps
6. When carrying a heavy object, you should avoid shifting the object while it is being held: *
a. True
b. False
7. If it is necessary to be seated for long periods of time, you should choose a chair with good: *
a. Head support
b. Lumbar support
c. Neck support
d. Shoulder support
8. When standing, contracting and lifting abdominal muscles causes back strain: *
a. True
b. False
9. To maintain good posture and balance when standing, feet should be positioned: *
a. 1 to 2 inches apart
b. 6 to 8 inches apart
c. 12 to 14 inches apart
d. 16 to 18 inches apart
10. Use of proper body mechanics helps reduce fatigue: *
a. True
b. False
11. To remove an object which is above you, you should position a footstool to allow you to reach directly overhead: *
a. True
b. False
12. When reaching downward from a seated position, you should support your upper body with one hand placed on your thigh or the chair arm: *
a. True
b. False