Manuel Handling Operations

Question 2.1 If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first? A: Whether the load needs to be lifted at all B: What the weight of the load is C: Where to hold the load when lifting D: How to lift the load

Question 2.2 Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do? A: Check the headroom B: Weigh the article C: Assess the whole task D: Kick it to see if it is stable

Question 2.3 Which is the part of your body MOST LIKELY to be injured during a manual handling activity which involves moving a heavy load? A: Knees B: Forearms C: Chest D: Back

Question 2.4 What should you do if your supervisor asks you to move something that you find is too heavy to lift? A: Give it a try using correct lifting methods B: Ask your mates to assist in the lift C: Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy D: Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

Question 2.5 What would you NOT consider in making a judgement of the risks from a load? A: Its size and condition B: Its colour C: Its weight D: Its centre of gravity

Question 2.6 When moving a load fitted with wheels which of the following is generally true? A: Pushing and pulling are equally risky B: Pulling is preferable to pushing C: Pushing is preferable to pulling D: It is safer to pick it up and carry it

Question 2.7 A manual handling operation is defined as which one of the following? A: Automated effort B: Human effort C: Mechanised and human effort D: Mechanised effort

Question 2.8 What is the MAXIMUM weight that an individual may lift?A: The weight they can lift comfortably B: Whatever the supervisor instructs C: 35kg provided that it has no sharp edges D: 15kg provided that it is a compact load

Question 2.9 What is the most common type of injury resulting from lifting loads from the floor? A: Vibration white finger B: Grazes to the knees C: Head injuries D: Back injuries

Question 2.10 Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law? A: Calculate the cost of the exercise B: Determine the number of people required C: Assess the risk of the task D: Assess the time the job will take

Question 2.11 Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually? A: Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legsB: Bend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back C: Bend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs D: Keep legs and back straight, use power of legs

Question 2.12 In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true? A: You should keep your back bent when lifting B: Anyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough C: Large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible D: Loads should be held at arm’s length while carrying

Question 2.13 What is the recommended limit for a compact load that can be safely carried by a fit, male worker? A: 50kg B: 40kg C: 20kg D: 25kg

Question 2.14 Where there has been a major change in a manual handling operation, what should the employer do? A: Monitor the operation being undertaken B: Review the number of people involved C: Review the original risk assessment D: Monitor the cost of change

Question 2.15 What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own? A: Assess whether it is safe to lift it on your own B: Ensure you wear appropriate PPE C: Wear gloves and grip properly D: Ensure you lift with a bent back

Question 2.16 Which of the following would NOT make a load easier to handle manually A: Painting it a bright colour B: Securing the load so that it does not shift unexpectedly C: Reducing its weight D: Providing suitable handles or hand grips

Question 2.17 If there is a risk of injury from moving loads what should you think about? A: Advising your supervisor B: Carrying it anyway C: Dragging it all the way D: Getting someone to assist you over the distance

Question 2.18 As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is: A: The sum of their individual capacities B: The capacity of the strongest individual C: The capacity of the weakest individual D: Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

Question 2.19 What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean? A: Using a crane or some other mechanical means B: Using a forklift truck or pallet truck C: Lifting in the most safe and effective way D: Getting a friend to help you with the load

Question 2.20 What should you do first before lifting or moving a load? A: Put on gloves B: Assess the weight C: Keep a straight back D: Bend your knees

Question 2.21 Before picking up a load, you should: A: bend your knees B: choose a pair of gloves C: ask a work mate to help you D: assess the risks

Question 2.22 When picking up an object, you should: A: bend your arms B: bend your back C: wear a back brace D: bend your knees

Question 2.23 When judging “individual capability” for manual handling, you should assume: A: All women are equally capable B: Young men are weak C: All people are different D: All men are equally capable

Question 2.24 When an article has to be moved for a long distance, you should: A: Use a barrow or trolley B: Get someone else to do it for you C: Drag it all the way D: Carry it all the way

Question 2.25 Which is the correct way to lift a load? A: Squat near load, bend back and use leg musclesB: Squat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible and using leg muscles C: Keep feet apart and bend back D: Keep feet together and bend back

Question 2.26 Which would you consider to be generally correct when lifting a load? A: Larger loads should be split into smaller loads if possible B: Keep the load away from the body C: When lifting you should bend your back D: The feet should be together and the load lifted at arm’s length

Question 2.27 If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it? A: Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you B: Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm C: Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you D: Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm