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 and 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 S- shape -Head straight, aligned over the spine and shoulders