PSSR Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 13 of 30

When handling heavy equipment on deck or in the engine room, what lifting technique helps prevent spinal injury?

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Direct Answer

Option A: Bend knees, keep back straight, lift with leg muscles close to body

Proper manual handling technique requires bending the knees, maintaining a straight back, and lifting close to the body using powerful leg muscles rather than the vulnerable lumbar spine. The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP) highlights this ergonomic standard to prevent debilitating musculoskeletal injuries.

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Bend knees, keep back straight, lift with leg muscles close to body (Correct Answer)

Keep legs straight and bend at the waist

Twist torso while lifting heavy loads

Lift rapidly using arm muscles alone

Detailed Explanation & Context

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR).

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