Which is a way to protect your back?

• A. Wear appropriate clothing
• B. Lift heavy items with poor lifting practices
• C. Do not plan
• D. Not moving objects safely

Answer: (A)

Protecting your back comes from how you move and what you wear to support safe movement. Wearing appropriate clothing and sturdy, non-slip footwear helps you maintain good balance, posture, and freedom of movement during tasks. When your clothes fit well and your shoes give good traction, you’re less likely to stumble, twist, or strain your back. This supports proper body mechanics—keeping the load close, using leg strength, and avoiding awkward twists.

The other options describe unsafe practices that increase back risk: lifting with poor technique, not planning, and moving objects unsafely all lead to awkward, hurried, or jerky motions that strain the back. So selecting clothing that supports safe movement, along with planning tasks and using proper technique, best protects the back.