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  2. Spinal precautions - Wikipedia

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    There are two main algorithms, the Canadian C-spine rule and NEXUS, which are used to decide who requires cervical spine imaging via CT scan [6] after blunt trauma, and who can be cleared without imaging. [4] The Canadian C-spine rule appears to have greater sensitivity and specificity (i.e. fewer false positives and false negatives). [17]

  3. Drill commands - Wikipedia

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    The command for recovery is "Ready, front." If the command does not have rifles, they will salute if given the command Present arms. The arms will be lowered back to their normal position on the commands Order arms. They can also salute if given the command Hand salute. The salute is raised when the parade leader finishes saying "salute", and ...

  4. Arm span - Wikipedia

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    Arm span or reach (sometimes referred to as wingspan, or spelled armspan) is the physical measurement of the length from one end of an individual's arms (measured at the fingertips) to the other when raised parallel to the ground at shoulder height at a 90° angle. The arm span measurement is usually very close to the person's height.

  5. Use this counting method to find safe following distances ...

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    Using physics, math and brain science, we can come up with a pretty good estimate of proper following distance for various driving situations. Use this counting method to find safe following ...

  6. Runway safety area - Wikipedia

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    A typical runway safety area, marked in brown color. A runway safety area (RSA) or runway end safety area (RESA, if at the end of the runway) is defined as "the surface surrounding the runway prepared or suitable for reducing the risk of damage to airplanes in the event of an undershoot, [1] overshoot, or excursion from the runway."

  7. Center of gravity of an aircraft - Wikipedia

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    Determine weights and arms for all mass within the aircraft. Multiply weights by arms for all mass to calculate moments. Add all moments together. Add all weights together. Divide total moment by total weight to give overall arm. The arm that results from this calculation must be within the center of gravity limits dictated by the aircraft ...

  8. Manual handling of loads - Wikipedia

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    Using table C, locate the wrist/arm score in the Y-axis and the neck, trunk, leg score on the X-axis to determine the RULA score. The RULA score is a numerical value between 1 and 7. If the RULA score returns a 1 or 2, the posture is acceptable but if the RULA score is a 7, changes are needed.

  9. Standoff distance - Wikipedia

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    Standoff distance is a security term that refers to measures to prevent unscreened and potentially threatening people and vehicles from approaching within a certain distance of a building, car, or other shelter, roadblock or other location, or to a person such as a law enforcement officer or VIP, or to a friendly area / location.