Back Injury
Name two things you can do to avoid back injury if you have an item to heavy to lift by yourself.
What are reduce weight, team lift, elevate object, use cart/dolly/forklift, if it is too heavy don't lift.
Name two of the most common causes of injury while lifting
What is Lifting excessive weight, Improper technique, Bending over at the waist, twisting with load, Reaching for elevated loads, Carry or lifting awkward shaped objects.
It is preferable to bend here instead of you waist when possible
What is your knees
Lighting, glare, noise and ventilation
These are two important features of an ergonomically-designed chair.
What is seat height adjustability, adjustable seat pan, adjustable arm supports, proper lumbar support,
True or False Back belts are the best and most effective engineering control to prevent back injury.
False Back belts are not recognized by OSHA as effective engineering controls to prevent back injury. While they may be accepted by individual workers because they feel as if they provide additional support, the effectiveness of back belts in the prevention of low back injuries has not been proven in the work environment.
What is the Power Zone?
5 - 25 lbs
0 - 12 inches away from the body
Most individuals can lift objects in this zone by themselves.
This grip increases stress to the hand and finger muscles.
What is pinch grip.
Alternative; power grip - wrapping the fingers and thumb around the object to provide more strength and force.
Proper Screen level at your desk
What is at or slightly below eye level.
Best placement of your feet while sitting
What is flat on the floor or flat on a pedestal
Name One of four individual/personal contributing factors to back injury.
What is Poor Physical health, extra weight, poor posture, stress
True or False:
By pulling a cart or dolly, it makes your job easier and decreases the drag on the cart.
What is false.
Pushing is safer and is less stressful on the body.
How much added weight to your spine occurs when you jut your neck forward or have a forward head posture?
What is 32 pounds.
Always be mindful of your overall body posture to maintain a healthy spine.
This is the recommended height and angle of the keyboard and mouse on keyboard tray for proper wrist and elbow posture.
What is at or slightly below elbow height - negative tilt on keyboard tray
Two benefits of stretching after prolonged sitting
Increase circulation and relax muscles