Manual Handling Quiz
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Question 1:
Manual Handling refers to...?
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Lifting and/or carrying
Lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling or carrying
Moving things on your own
Question 2:
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for...?
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10% of all workplace injuries
A third of all workplace injuries
A quarter of all all workplace injuries
Question 3:
A manual handling risk assessment is only required...?
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When you are going to lift or move anything
When you cannot avoid a manual handling task and there is a potential risk of injury
When your manager indicates that it is necessary
Question 4:
What is the first thing you should do before lifting anything?
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Think about the task
Ask for help
Do a full risk evaluation
Question 5:
A manual handling risk assessment looks at...?
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Task, Individual, Load and Environment
Task, Individual, Obstructions and Environment
Task, Individual Ability and Environment
Question 6:
To maintain balance when moving an object the feet should be...?
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Apart with both legs parallel to the object
Together
Apart with one leg slightly forward
Question 7:
Where possible, An object should be held where?
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As low as possible
Away from the body
Held close to the body
Question 8:
You should avoid twisting or leaning sideways, especially when...?
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Your back is straight
Your back is bent
Drunk
Question 9:
The heaviest part of the load should be where?
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On your strongest arm
Next to your body
Away from your body
Question 10:
When putting down an object that may need adjusting...?
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Place the object in the exact position required
Place the object then adjust
Adjust and then place the object
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