Manual handling operations Flashcards
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
Right answer: A
If possible it is best aviod the risk from lifting altogether. This is preferred requirement laid down in the manual handling operations regulations 1992
Before performing manual lifting what is the first think you should do?
A: Check the headroom
B: weigh the article
C: Assess the whole task
D: kick it to see if is stable
Right answer: C
if you assess the whole task first you will have to clear idea of possible hazards and how to overcome them before lifting
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
Right answer: D
HSE statistics show that most manual handling injuries are to the back.
What should you do if your supervisor ask you to move something that you find is to heavy to lift?
A: Give it a try using a 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
Right Answer: C
The HSE advises employees to inform the employer if they identify hazardous handling activities
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
Right answer B:
A, C and D and all affect the difficulty of lifting an object
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
Right answer: C
The operator should try to push rather than pull when moving a load, provided they can see over it and control steering and stopping.
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
Right Answer: B
Manual handling covers effort only
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
Right answer: A
There are no strict weight limits - the priority is to avoid injury.
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
Right answer: D
As shown by HSE statistics
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
Right answer: C
This is a specific requirement of the manual handling Operations regulations 1992.
Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?
A: Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs
B: Bend the knees, keep the back straight, user power 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
Right answer: C
Stooping can increase the stress on the lower back. However, stooping slightly ay be preferable to adopting a squatting posture, which can place excessive loads on knees and hips
In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?
A: You should keep. your back ben when lifting
B: anyone can carry any loadas long as they are strong enough
C: large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible,
D: loads should be held at arms length while carrying
Right Answer: C
This is recommendation in HSE guidance (INDG143)
What is the recommended limit for a compact load that can be safely carried by fit, male worker?
A: 50kg
B: 40KG
C: 20KG
D:25KG
Right answer: D
This figure is in HSE guidance and relates to lifting and lowering at elbow height
Where there has been a major change manual handling operation, what should the employer do?
A: Monitor the operation being undetaken
B: Review the number of people involved
C: Review the original risk assessment
D: Monitor the cost of change
Right answer: C
This is a specific requirement of manual handling operations regulations 1992
What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own?
A: assess whether it safe to life it on your own
B: Ensure you wear appropriate PPE
C: wear gloves and grip properly
D: ensure you lift with a bent back
Right Answer: A
Employees should assess whether there is a risk of injury before lifting. If they are not sure they should seek advice from their supervisor.
Which of the following would not make a load easier to handle manually?
A: Painting it bright colour
B: securing the load so that it does not shift unexpectedly
C: reducing it weight
D: Providing suitable handles or hand grips
Right answer: A
If there is a risk of injury form 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 distances
Right answer: A
This is a requirement of the manual handling operations regulations 1992.
As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of 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.
Right Answer: D
This is contained in HSE guidance on the manual handling Operations Regulations 1992
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
Right answer: C
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
Right answer: B
you or your employer must assess the risk of injury before lifting
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 risk
Right answer: D
you or your employer must assess the risk of injury before lifting
When picking up an object, you should:
A: Bend your arms
B: Bend yor back
C: Wear a back brace
D: Bend your knees
Right Answer: D
Generally, the legs should do most of the work when lifting the load.
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
Right Answer: C
Assessing ability for manual handling must be done on an individual basis.
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: Cary it all the way
Right answer: A
The use of handling aids can reduce the risk of injury.
Which is the correct way to lift a load?
A: Squat near load, bend back and use leg muscles
B: Squat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible using leg muscles
C: keep feet apart and bend back
D: Keep feet together and bend back
Right answer: B
Handling techniques which allow the use of relatively strong leg muscles rather than those of back are preferable
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 ben your back
D: The feet should be together and the load lifted at arms length
Right answer: A
This is a recommendation in HSE guidance (INDG143)
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
Right answer: C
There is less risk of injury if a weight’s centre of gravity is near the torso.
