Chapter 16 Flashcards
1
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MSD
A
Musculo-skeletal disorder
2
Q
OSHA
A
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
3
Q
Base of support
A
The area on which one object rests
4
Q
Body alignment or posture
A
The way the head, neck, trunk, arms, and legs are aligned with one another
5
Q
Body mechanics
A
Using the body in an efficient and careful way
6
Q
Dorsal recumbent position
A
The back lying or supine position
7
Q
Ergonomics
A
The science of designing the job to fit the worker
8
Q
Lateral position or side lying position
A
A person lies on one side or the other
