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How many inches should you keep your feet to maintain a broad base of support

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8-10

1
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Body mechanics

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Positioning the body so all parts are supported correctly

2
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What are your strongest muscles

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Shoulders, upper arms, hips, and thighs

3
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Whenever possible what should you do

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Push pull or slide

4
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What is the third prong on an electric plug

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Ground

5
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How many times should you read a label on a bottle

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Three times

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What is ergonomics

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promotes safety to prevent injuries

7
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Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

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Established the safety standards for occupational exposure to body fluids

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You should bend from the what

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Hips not the waist

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What should you do if your carrying heavy objects

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Hold then close to the body

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What should you avoid when picking up objects

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Twisting

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If a patient is to heavy for you what should you do

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Ask for help

20
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What is the bloodborne pathogen standard

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Mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids

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What are the three diseases that can be contracted by exposure to body fluids

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Hepatitis b hepatitis c and HIV