Manual Handling Quiz

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* 1. Details:

Name

Email Address

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* 2. What is the most accurate definition of manual handling?

The supporting and transporting of a load by hand or bodily force

Any moving of objects which does not involve equipment

Lifting, carrying and lowering, but not pushing or pulling

Moving objects and equipment over long distances

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* 3. Which of the following is a cost to a business of poor manual handling?

Loss of production

Better reputation

Greater profit

Fewer accidents

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* 4. Who must provide a safe place of work as defined in the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974?

The employer

The employee

The safety officer

The competent person

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* 5. According to the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, employees must take:

Diligent care of themselves and others

Optional care of themselves and others

Reasonable care of themselves and others

Necessary care of themselves and others

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* 6. Which part of the body is most commonly affected by manual handling injuries?

Feet

Fingers

Back

Shoulders

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* 7. Which of the following is the highest risk activity?

Reaching above head height

Carrying a load

Moving a load at chest height

Pushing a handcart

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* 8. Which of the following is a manual handling hazard?

Broken Table

Sharp knife

Heavy Box

Open trapdoor

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* 9. Which of the following is correct?

Loads should be carried close to the body

Loads should be carried at arms length

Loads should not be carried further than 25m

Loads should not be wider than the body