Manual Handling

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  • 1. 

    The five methods of manual handling are:- 

  • 2. 

    Approximately 1/3 of all over 3 day injuries reported each year to the HSE are the cause of manual handling injuries. Is this true or false?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

    MSD  stands for:-

    • A.

      Multiple Strain Disorders

    • B.

      Multiple Skeletal Disorders

    • C.

      Muscular Skeletal Disorders

    • D.

      Multiple Skin Disorders

    Correct Answer
    C. Muscular Skeletal Disorders
  • 4. 

    Upper limb disorders (ULDs): Are aches, pains, tension and disorders involving any part of the arm from fingers to shoulder,or the neck, True or False?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    Which of the following does an employer needs to do to ensure safe manual handling is carried out:-

    • A.

      Avoid the need for hazardous manual handling, so far as is reasonably practicable

    • B.

      Assess the risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling that can’t be avoided (Risk Assessment)

    • C.

      Reduce the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling, so far as is reasonably practicable

    • D.

      Think about mechanisation and using handling aids

    • E.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    E. All of the above
  • 6. 

    Follow the ___________ of work laid down for your safety. Make proper use of _______________ provided for your safety.  _______________ with your employer on health and safety matters. Inform your employer if you identify ______________ handling activities. Take care to ensure that your activities do not put others at _______ .

    Correct Answer
    systems
    equipment
    co-operate
    hazardous
    risk
  • 7. 

    The maximum advised load to be carried at shoulder height and away from the body as a guideline is 10kg, True or False

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 8. 

    True or False, you should reduce the load by 10% if you are twisting beyond 90 degrees?

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 9. 

    When moving an object too heavy to carry, you should..

    • A.

      Pull rather than push

    • B.

      Pull and push together

    • C.

      Push rather than pull

    • D.

      Push as fast as possible down ramps

    Correct Answer
    C. Push rather than pull

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