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Most back injuries occur because____.
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most people work too hard.
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nobody knows how to move correctly.
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people make the same wrong moves over and over again.
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none of the above.
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In the three steps to safe moving, "get ready" means____.
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taking a deep breath.
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finding a stable starting position.
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asking your supervisor if it's okay to make the move.
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all of the above.
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3.
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In the three steps to safe moving, "get set" means____..
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tightening your abdominal muscles.
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holding your breath.
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counting to ten.
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none of the above.
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4.
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In the three steps to safe moving, "go" means____.
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bending slightly at the hips
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bending slightly at the knees.
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using your legs to supply the power for the move.
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all of the above.
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5.
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When lifting, you should keep the load as far away from your body as possible.
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True
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False
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6.
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When twisting, it's the awkward move, not the weight of the object, that can cause a back injury.
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True
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False
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7.
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Rather than twist, you should____.
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ask someone else to do it for you.
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turn with your whole body, moving your feet in the direction you wish to go.
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move only your back, not your whole body.
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none of the above.
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8.
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When pushing, get far enough away from the load so that your back is rounded or slouched.
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True
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False
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9.
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When pushing, take long, fast strides to get where you're going as quickly as possible.
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True
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False
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10.
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When you're using your back correctly, your ears, shoulders, and hips should be aligned.
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True
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False
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