BOSH

Question 1

is anything that has the potential to cause harm

Answer 1

Hazard

Question 2

is the likelihood of harm occurring as a result of been
exposed to a hazard

Answer 2

Risk

Question 3

is any activity that involves lifting, lowering,
carrying, pushing, pulling, holding or restraining. It may also
include stretching and bending, sustained and awkward
postures and repetitive movements .

Answer 3

Manual Handling

Question 4

S.M.A.R.T.

Answer 4

Size up the Load
MOVE THE LOAD AS CLOSE TO THE BODY AS POSSIBLE
ALWAYS BEND YOUR KNEES
RAISE THE LOAD WITH YOUR LEGS
TURN YOUR FEET IN THE DIRECTION THAT YOU WANT TO MOVE THE
LOAD

Question 5

Basic Manual Handling

Answer 5

1. ASSESS THE LOAD AND THE ROUTE YOU WILL BE USING
2. USE YOUR LEGS TO LIFT, NOT YOU BACK
3. KEEP THE LOAD CLOSE TO YOUR BODY
4. ASK FOR ASSISTANCE IF THE LOAD IS TOO HEAVY FOR 1 PERSON
   OR USE MECHANICAL AIDS TO HELP SUCH AS TROLLY
5. NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT AN OBJECT THAT IS TOO HEAVY

Question 6

What should be reported on an incident form

Answer 6

WHO WAS INJURED
TIME AND DATE
EXACT INJURIES
HOW IT HAPPENED
IF FIRST AIR OR HOSPITAL WAS REQUIRED
ANY WITNESSES
SIGN BY INJURED PARTY,
WITNESS AND SUPERVISOR

Question 7

WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF FIRE

Answer 7

• REPORT FIRE TO SUPERVISOR
• FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• DON’T USE LIFTS
• EVACUATE IN AN ORDERLY FASHION - KNOW WHERE THE ASSEMBLY POINT IS
• DO NOT RE ENTER BUILDING UNTIL TOLD IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.