When picking up a heavy object from the floor, the healthcare worker should:

bend the knees and lift
bend at the waist and lift
bend at the waist and use biceps to pull the weight up
pull the weight up to chest


bend the knees and lift

Rationale: When lifting heaving objects from the floor, one should bend at the knees and keep the back straight to lift. The center of gravity should be maintained.

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