Class 3: MSIP & WHMIS

Question 1

body alignment

Answer 1

the longitudinal position of a bone or limb

Question 2

balance

Answer 2

stability, steadiness

Question 3

base of support

Answer 3

the part of an object or person in contact with its supporting surface and the area between the parts. when standing on two feet, for example, the feet and the area between the feet are the base of support

Question 4

body mechanics

Answer 4

how we hold our bodies when we sit, lift, stand, carry, bend, and sleep

Question 5

centre of gravity

Answer 5

the point at which an object or persons weight is centered and balanced. in an adult, this point is in the centre of the pelvis, behind the umbillicum (belly button). half weight above, half below. evenly distributed on both left and right side as well.

Question 6

friction

Answer 6

rubbing, or the force that opposes motion

Question 7

ergonomics

Answer 7

applied science that is concerned with designing and arranging things that people use so that people and things interact most efficiently and safely

Question 8

gravity

Answer 8

the force that pulls objects towards the earth

Question 9

momentum

Answer 9

a property of a moving body that is functioning with mass and velocity

Question 10

posture

Answer 10

the carriage of the body as a whole, the attitude of the body, or position of limbs

Question 11

vertebrae

Answer 11

the bony blocks that make up the spine

Question 12

disc

Answer 12

the jelly like substance between vertebrae

Question 13

ligaments

Answer 13

bands of tough tissues that connect bones. in the back, ligaments, along with muscles, keep the vertebrae in good alignment. a common cause of back pain is over usage of the ligaments

Question 14

line of gravity

Answer 14

an imaginary line passing vertically through the center of gravity to the base of support. in a person who is standing, this line runs from the top of the head, through the center of gravity, to the area between the feet

Question 15

lever

Answer 15

a rigid bar that moves on fixed points.

example: elbow on the bed is a fixed point

Question 16

MSDS

Answer 16

material safety data sheet

Question 17

STABLE

Answer 17

S- maintain natural curve of the spine
T-avoid trunk twisting
A-arms close to body
B-maintain a broad base of support
L-use your legs
E-Evaluate. make sure you evaluate the load, the environment, your abilities and limitations before starting any activity

Question 18

fire symbol

Answer 18

flammable and combustible material

Question 19

fire with a circle symbol

Answer 19

oxidizing material

Question 20

long tube symbol

Answer 20

compressed gas

Question 21

two hands with stuff spilling on it symbol

Answer 21

corrosive material

Question 22

skull and cross bones symbol

Answer 22

poisonous and infectious material immediate and serious toxic effects

Question 23

exclamation mark symbol

Answer 23

poisonous and infectious material - other toxic effects

Question 24

circle with three birds symbol

Answer 24

poisonous and infectious material: biohazardous and infectious material