Manual Handling Section Of The Health And Safety Test
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- 1.You are using a wheelbarrow to move a heavy load. Is this manual handling?
- A.
No, because the wheelbarrow is carrying the load
- B.
Only if the load slips off the wheelbarrow
- C.
Yes, you are still manual handling the load
- D.
Only if the wheelbarrow has a flat tyre
- 2.If you have to twist or turn your body when you lift and place a load, it means:
- A.
The weight you can lift safely is less than usual
- B.
The weight you can lift safely is more than usual
- C.
Nothing, you can lift the same weight as usual
- D.
You must wear a back brace
- 3.You have to move a load while you are sitting, not standing. How much can you lift safely?
- A.
Less than usual
- B.
The usual amount
- C.
Twice the usual amount
- D.
Three times the usual amount
- 4.You have to carry a load down a steep slope. What should you do?
- A.
Walk backwards down the slope to improve your balance
- B.
Carry the load on your shoulders
- C.
Assess whether you can still carry the load safely
- D.
Run down the slope to finish quickly
- 5.You need to move a load that is heavier on one side than the other. How should you pick it up?
- A.
With the heavy side towards you
- B.
With the heavy side away from you
- C.
With the heavy side on your strong arm
- D.
With the heavy side on your weak arm
- 6.You have to lift a heavy load. What must your employer do?
- A.
Make sure your supervisor is there to advise while you lift
- B.
Do a risk assessment of the task
- C.
Nothing, it is part of your job to lift loads
- D.
Watch you while you lift the load
- 7.You need to lift a load from the floor. You should stand with your:
- A.
Feet together, legs straight
- B.
Feet together, knees bent
- C.
Feet slightly apart, knees bent
- D.
Feet wide apart, legs straight
- 8.If you wear a back support belt:
- A.
You can lift any load without being injured
- B.
You can safely lift more than usual
- C.
You could face the same risk of injury as not wearing one
- D.
It will crush your backbone and damage it
- 9.To lift a load safely, you need to think about:
- A.
Its size and condition
- B.
Its weight
- C.
Whether it has handholds
- D.
All of the other answers
- 10.You are using a trolley to move a heavy load. The trolley loses a wheel. You still have a long way to go. What should you do?
- A.
Carry the load the rest of the way
- B.
Ask someone to help you pull the trolley the rest of the way
- C.
Drag the trolley on your own for the rest of the way
- D.
Find another way to move the load
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