Self-Test A-4.3: Lift and Move Objects Safely

Complete Self-Test A-4.3 and check your answers.

1. How far should the arms be from the body when lifting?
   1. Fully extended
   2. As close as possible
   3. Does not make any difference
   4. About 30 cm (1 ft.) out from the shoulder
2. When preparing to lift an object, how should you position your feet?
   1. Wider than shoulder width
   2. Foot position is not important
   3. One slightly ahead of the other
   4. Close together so the heels touch
3. When setting down an object, after having lifted it, what must be done?
   1. Drop the load
   2. Shift the back
   3. Bend the back
   4. Bend the knees
4. What should you do to turn or move an object in another direction?
   1. Just lift and twist
   2. Lift the object then turn your feet
   3. Twist your back and turn your feet
   4. Clear area and twist your back to move object
5. Where should the weight be positioned when lifting?
   1. At your elbows
   2. Below the knees
   3. Close to the body
   4. Far from the body
6. Lifting should be done primarily with the:
   1. Legs
   2. Arms
   3. Back
   4. Shoulders
7. When lifting, the back should be:
   1. Straight
   2. Immobile
   3. Slightly bent
   4. Perfectly horizontal
8. How far apart should the feet be when lifting?
   1. Very close
   2. Arm’s length apart
   3. Shoulder width apart
   4. 1½ shoulder width apart
9. Most back injuries are the result of:
   1. Incorrect posture
   2. Sitting on very soft chairs
   3. Failure to use a good back support
   4. Improper bending and lifting techniques
10. When standing for long periods of time at a working position, back strain can be reduced by:
    1. Leaning forward
    2. Leaning backward
    3. Resting one foot on a block about 20 cm (8 in.) high
    4. Resting one foot on a block about 50 cm (20 in.) high

Answer Key: Self-Test A-4.3 is on the other page.