Firefighter Health and Safety Practice

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The back injury sustained by a firefighter while lifting a hose from improper storage is an example of which type of factor in the accident sequence?

Unsafe act
Unsafe condition
Environmental factor
Human error

The correct answer is: Unsafe condition

The back injury sustained by a firefighter while lifting a hose from improper storage exemplifies an unsafe condition. In this context, unsafe conditions refer to physical environments or setups that increase the risk of accidents or injuries. The improper storage of the hose creates a situation that can lead to strain or injury when a firefighter attempts to lift it, demonstrating that the environment contributes directly to the likelihood of an accident occurring. This condition could have been addressed through better organization and storage practices to ensure the hose is easily accessible and manageable, reducing the risk of physical injury.