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Cape Air Back Injury Prevention

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1

The basic safe lifting technique is:

Bend your back, not your legs.
Bend your legs, not your back
Bend your legs, and your back
None of the above

2

Holding the item close to your body when you lift ______________________ the pressure placed on your back, shoulders and neck.

Increases
Decreases
Eliminates

3

You can only injure your back by lifting heavy items.

True
False

4

Back injuries are usually the result of bad lifting habits over time.

True
False

5

Twisting while lifting can ___________________ your back.

Damage
Strengthen
Tone
Stretch

6

The Power Zone for lifting is between your knees and shoulders.

True
False

7

Warming up before you perform lifting tasks can help reduce your risk of an injury.

True
False

8

What should you do to reduce the strain on your back and shoulders when lifting luggage into the hold?

Lift from ground to hold in one fluid motion
Lift as quickly as possible
Use the edge of the compartment to support the weight of the item
Lean all the way into the compartment

9

If you feel an item is too heavy or awkward to lift by yourself, you should ask a co-worker for assistance.

True
False

10

For items weighing more than ________ 50 lbs., you must get help with lifting it.

30
40
50
60