Question

10 when you are lifting a load, how can you protect your back?
a. lift the load slowly
b. reduce the size of the load before lifting
c. bend at the waist and pick it up using your arms and back

Explanation:

To protect the back while lifting, lifting slowly (Option A) helps control the movement and reduce strain. Reducing load size (Option B) is about load management but not the immediate action during lifting. Bending at the waist and using arms/back (Option C) is incorrect as it strains the back; proper technique is to bend knees and use leg muscles. So the correct option is A as lifting slowly is a valid way to protect the back during the lifting process.

Answer:

A. Lift the load slowly