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610 Housekeeping Safety
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Alternative Work Methods

Making Beds

  • Consider using different postures. Forward bending causes a twisted back; whereas, if you are closer to the bed, you won't be bending over.
Line up your body with the path of the vacuum.

Vacuuming

  • Regularly empty vacuum bag. It takes less force to move an empty vacuum, which causes less fatigue.
  • Line up body with the path of the vacuum. If your body isn't lined up, it can cause stress to your shoulder and causes you to twist your back.
  • Alternate vacuuming between your right and left hands. This will give your body a chance to rest frequently used muscles and body parts.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-6. When using a vacuum, be sure to _____.