OSHA: Posture Questions and Answers 100% Pass

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OSHA: Posture Questions and Answers 100% Pass Test you knowledge of proper sitting procedure. ✔✔1. Back - Natural S-shape 2. Shoulders - Back and relaxed 3. Feet - Flat, not crossed 4. Head a... nd neck - Aligned over your spine Stanley, a certified public accountant, works upwards of 70 hours per week during the months of January through April. He preforms all of his work on his desktop at home. In mid-March, Stanley suddenly experiences a painful tensing of muscles in his back. A visit to his doctor reveals that he is suffering from muscle spasms. Stanley's injury was most likely caused by ________ and _______ ✔✔-Improper posture such as slouching -Sitting for long periods A ______ posture is one that decreases stress on you back. ✔✔Balanced Frequently slouching forward while preforming your work: ✔✔-Can be eliminated by moving closer to your work -Can be a sign of vision problems Which of the following are examples of good sitting posture? ✔✔-Spine maintained in natural Sshape -Head straight, aligned over the spine and shoulders -Weight evenly distributed on both hips What should you avoid while standing? ✔✔-Leaning forward -Excessive twisting -Locking your knees - When standing, the workstation should be designed so that you can keep manual exertions between the _________ ✔✔Mid-thigh and shoulders If you sit or stand in the same position for long periods, you should: ✔✔-Get up and stretch -Shift position regularly A(n) _____ posture is one that is held for a long period without moving ✔✔Static Avoid sitting in the same position for more than _____ at a time ✔✔30 minutes [Show More]

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