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ECS- Section 2 Manual Handling Operations
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1If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?
- AWhether the load needs to be lifted at all
- BWhat the weight of the load is
- CWhere to hold the load when lifting
- DHow to lift the load
2Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?
- ACheck the headroom
- BWeigh the article
- CAssess the whole task
- DKick it to see if it is stable
3Which is the part of your body MOST LIKELY to be injured during a manual handling activity which involves moving a heavy load?
- AKnees
- BForearms
- CChest
- DBack
4What should you do if your supervisor asks you to move something that you find is too heavy to lift?
- AGive it a try using correct lifting methods
- BAsk your mates to assist in the lift
- CInform your supervisor that it is too heavy
- DGet a forklift truck or lifting tackle
5What would you NOT consider in making a judgement of the risks from a load?
- AIts size and condition
- BIts colour
- CIts weight
- DIts centre of gravity
6When moving a load fitted with wheels which of the following is generally true?
- APushing and pulling are equally risky
- BPulling is preferable to pushing
- CPushing is preferable to pulling
- DIt is safer to pick it up and carry it
7A manual handling operation is defined as which one of the following?
- AAutomated effort
- BHuman effort
- CMechanised and human effort
- DMechanised effort
8What is the MAXIMUM weight that an individual may lift?
- AThe weight they can lift comfortably
- BWhatever the supervisor instructs
- C35kg provided that it has no sharp edges
- D15kg provided that it is a compact load
9What is the most common type of injury resulting from lifting loads from the floor?
- AVibration white finger
- BGrazes to the knees
- CHead injuries
- DBack injuries
10Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?
- ACalculate the cost of the exercise
- BDetermine the number of people required
- CAssess the risk of the task
- DAssess the time the job will take
11Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?
- AKeep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs
- BBend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back
- CBend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs
- DKeep legs and back straight, use power of legs
12In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?
- AYou should keep your back bent when lifting
- BAnyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough
- CLarge loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible
- DLoads should be held at arm’s length while carrying
13What is the recommended limit for a compact load that can be safely carried by a fit, male worker?
- A50kg
- B40kg
- C20kg
- D25kg
14Where there has been a major change in a manual handling operation, what should the employer do?
- AMonitor the operation being undertaken
- BReview the number of people involved
- CReview the original risk assessment
- DMonitor the cost of change
15What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own?
- AAssess whether it is safe to lift it on your own
- BEnsure you wear appropriate PPE
- CWear gloves and grip properly
- DEnsure you lift with a bent back
16Which of the following would NOT make a load easier to handle manually?
- APainting it a bright colour
- BSecuring the load so that it does not shift unexpectedly
- CReducing its weight
- DProviding suitable handles or hand grips
17If there is a risk of injury from moving loads what should you think about?
- AAdvising your supervisor
- BCarrying it anyway
- CDragging it all the way
- DGetting someone to assist you over the distance
18As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is:
- AThe sum of their individual capacities
- BThe capacity of the strongest individual
- CThe capacity of the weakest individual
- DTwo thirds the sum of their individual capacities
19What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?
- AUsing a crane or some other mechanical means
- BUsing a forklift truck or pallet truck
- CLifting in the most safe and effective way
- DGetting a friend to help you with the load
20What should you do first before lifting or moving a load?
- APut on gloves
- BAssess the weight
- CKeep a straight back
- DBend your knees
21Before picking up a load, you should:
- ABend your knees
- BChoose a pair of gloves
- CAsk a work mate to help you
- DAssess the risks
22When picking up an object, you should:
- ABend your arms
- BBend your back
- CWear a back brace
- DBend your knees
23When judging “individual capability” for manual handling, you should assume:
- AAll women are equally capable
- BYoung men are weak
- CAll people are different
- DAll men are equally capable
24When an article has to be moved for a long distance, you should:
- AUse a barrow or trolley
- BGet someone else to do it for you
- CDrag it all the way
- DCarry it all the way
25Which is the correct way to lift a load?
- ASquat near load, bend back and use leg muscles
- BSquat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible and using leg muscles
- CKeep feet apart and bend back
- DKeep feet together and bend back
26Which would you consider to be generally correct when lifting a load?
- ALarger loads should be split into smaller loads if possible
- BKeep the load away from the body
- CWhen lifting you should bend your back
- DThe feet should be together and the load lifted at arm’s length
27If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it?
- AKeep the heaviest side of the load away from you
- BKeep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm
- CKeep the heaviest side of the load towards you
- DKeep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm
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- General health and safety at work
- Autor
- Giannini Chambers
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- English
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