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iveyjurea

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To maintain proper alignment when moving or lifting a heavy object, the weight of the object must be:
 
  a. offset using shoulder and chest strength.
  b. distributed to the lower back.
  c. evenly transferred to the legs.
  d. transferred to the forearms and biceps.

Question 2

National EMS organizations estimate that as many as ___ percent of workers have sustained back injuries.
 
  a. 5
  b. 10
  c. 50
  d. 80


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


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