Safely lifting, carrying and putting down a box.
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Before lifting a box, you should first:
Check the weight and clear the path
(wrong answers:
Lift quickly before it feels heavy ,
Bend from your waist,
Stand with your feet close together )
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When lifting a box from the floor, you should:
Bend your knees and keep your back straight
(wrong answers:
Keep your legs straight and bend your back,
Hold the box away from your body,
Lift only using your arms)
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While carrying, the box should be:
Close to your torso
(wrong answers:
Resting on one hip,
Close to your stomach,
Held away from your body)
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When putting the box down, you should:
Bend your knees and lower with control
(wrong answers:
Drop it,
Let go quickly to avoid strain,
Bend your back and place it down)
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True or False. It is safe to twist your body if the box is a light load
False
(wrong answers:
True)