Manual Handling And PPE

Question 1

When conducting manual handling tasks should you conduct a Take 5 or JSA before commencing task?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

When conducting manual handling tasks should you use mechanical devices to assist?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

When conducting manual handling tasks should you use team lift for heavy/awkward loads?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

When conducting manual handling tasks should you use job rotation and rest breaks for repetitive tasks?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

When conducting manual handling tasks should you inspect the area for obstacles and ensure good housekeeping before commencing?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

When conducting manual handling tasks should you wear correct PPE, such as gloves?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What is the first step of applying the correct lifting technique?

Answer 7

Placement of feet: comfortably apart, one foot forward of the load.

Question 8

What is the second step of applying the correct lifting technique?

Answer 8

Bent knees, straight back: bend knees before lowering hands to lift or set down loads. The back should be kept straight at all times.

Question 9

What is the third step of applying the correct lifting technique?

Answer 9

Arms close to body, correct grip: the load should be carried close to the body with elbows at the sides.

Question 10

What is the forth step of applying the correct lifting technique?

Answer 10

Lifting the load: grasped with both hands using the entire length of the fingers and palm, not just the fingertips

Question 11

What is the fifth step of applying the correct lifting technique?

Answer 11

Posture - Head Erect: Raise the head at the commencement of lifting to aid in keeping a straight back. Never twist the spinal column.

Question 12

What is the sixth step of applying the correct lifting technique?

Answer 12

Limitation of loads: two or more persons should share the load if it is heavy or long, bulky or awkward, likely to cause lack of balance or vision, over 55kg or when no mechanical aid is available

Question 13

When do you need to wear a safety helmet?

Answer 13

Wherever signposted

Where the risk of being struck by a falling object exists

Question 14

How often is fit testing carried out?

Answer 14

Annually

Question 15

Can you have facial hair on-site?

Answer 15

Yes, if it can pass a fit test and the length and style worn must be maintained

Question 16

What colour helmet does a Mines Rescue member wear?

Answer 16

Red

Question 17

What colour helmet does a ERZ controller wear?

Answer 17

Blue

Question 18

What colour helmet does an inexperienced person/visitor wear?

Answer 18

Yellow

Question 19

What colour helmet does someone with less then one year of experience wear?

Answer 19

Orange

Question 20

What colour helmet does an experienced worker wear?

Answer 20

White