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ESAMS- Back Injury Prevention Questions and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass /. What act as "spinal shock absorbers"? - Answer-discs /.Before manual lifting you need to ask yourself what? - Answer-Is the load big, bulky, heavy? Do you need help? Have you cleared a pathway before you move the item? (All the above) /.How should you eat to help your back? - Answer-Eat a healthy diet to stay at a healthy weight.

ESAMS- Back Injury Prevention Questions and Answers Latest Version 100% Pass Why is it important to bend your knees when lifting a heavy object? It reduces strain on your back by using your leg muscles instead What part of the body should do most of the work during a lift? The legs Why should you keep an object close to your body when lifting? It helps maintain balance and reduces pressure on your spine What should you do if an object is too heavy to lift alone? Ask for h...