Question

in the event of a fall, you should do which of the following?

lock your arms in the straight position
keep your wrists, elbows and knees bent
use your hands to break the fall
land on your back

Explanation:

Analyze fall safety mechanics

• Locking joints increases fracture risk.
• Using hands to break a fall causes wrist injuries.
• Landing on the back can cause spinal damage.
• Keeping joints bent absorbs impact forces safely.

Answer:

• (A) Lock your arms in the straight position
• (B) Keep your wrists, elbows and knees bent (Correct answer)
• (C) Use your hands to break the fall
• (D) Land on your back