Welcome to the Back Safety Quiz Most back injuries at work are caused by: Automobile accidents Improper lifting Weak muscles Old age None When carrying material it should be held Overhead At arms length By your side Low and close to the body None When lifting, I should NOT Look directly ahead Twist at the waist Wear shoes All of the above None When carrying I should Be able to see my path of travel Take long firm steps Never go up stairs Steady the load with my chin None If a load is too bulky, I should Use a back belt Ask for more time to move it Cut hand holds in the box Get help None The best exercise I can do to keep my back in shape is Toe lifts for 30 minutes Daily 20 minute brisk walks Use ankle weights 50 Pushups a day None If I am unsure how to move some material I should Ask my supervisor Try different ways of doing it Ask a co-worker Do the job slowly None If a very heavy box contains several items, you should Push it across the floor Carry it on your back Drag it with a rope or sling Carry each item separately None When preparing to lift you should Lock knees and bend at the waist Keep a straight back and bend at the knees Do some vigorous twisting exercising See if anyone can help you None After grasping a load you should lift by Using your legs Using your back muscles Rising rapidly Taking short arm motions None If you wear a back belt, you can lift more weight than you could without a belt. True False None Name (optional) Join the EHS Center Mailing List (optional) Time's up EHS Center The EHS Center is a resource site for professionals concerned with workplace safety. The resources offered on this site are 100% free to members. ← PreviousAccident Prevention Quiz – easy Next →HAZCOM – Right to Know
