Giannini Chambers
Quiz by , created more than 1 year ago

General health and safety at work

144
0
0
Giannini Chambers
Created by Giannini Chambers about 8 years ago
Close

ECS- Section 2 Manual Handling Operations

ECS- Section 2 Manual Handling Operations

Question 1 of 27

1

If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?

Select one of the following:

  • Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

  • What the weight of the load is

  • Where to hold the load when lifting

  • How to lift the load

Explanation

Question 2 of 27

1

Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?

Select one of the following:

  • Check the headroom

  • Weigh the article

  • Assess the whole task

  • Kick it to see if it is stable

Explanation

Question 3 of 27

1

Which is the part of your body MOST LIKELY to be injured during a manual handling activity which involves moving a heavy load?

Select one of the following:

  • Knees

  • Forearms

  • Chest

  • Back

Explanation

Question 4 of 27

1

What should you do if your supervisor asks you to move something that you find is too heavy to lift?

Select one of the following:

  • Give it a try using correct lifting methods

  • Ask your mates to assist in the lift

  • Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

  • Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

Explanation

Question 5 of 27

1

What would you NOT consider in making a judgement of the risks from a load?

Select one of the following:

  • Its size and condition

  • Its colour

  • Its weight

  • Its centre of gravity

Explanation

Question 6 of 27

1

When moving a load fitted with wheels which of the following is generally true?

Select one of the following:

  • Pushing and pulling are equally risky

  • Pulling is preferable to pushing

  • Pushing is preferable to pulling

  • It is safer to pick it up and carry it

Explanation

Question 7 of 27

1

A manual handling operation is defined as which one of the following?

Select one of the following:

  • Automated effort

  • Human effort

  • Mechanised and human effort

  • Mechanised effort

Explanation

Question 8 of 27

1

What is the MAXIMUM weight that an individual may lift?

Select one of the following:

  • The weight they can lift comfortably

  • Whatever the supervisor instructs

  • 35kg provided that it has no sharp edges

  • 15kg provided that it is a compact load

Explanation

Question 9 of 27

1

What is the most common type of injury resulting from lifting loads from the floor?

Select one of the following:

  • Vibration white finger

  • Grazes to the knees

  • Head injuries

  • Back injuries

Explanation

Question 10 of 27

1

Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?

Select one of the following:

  • Calculate the cost of the exercise

  • Determine the number of people required

  • Assess the risk of the task

  • Assess the time the job will take

Explanation

Question 11 of 27

1

Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?

Select one of the following:

  • Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs

  • Bend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back

  • Bend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs

  • Keep legs and back straight, use power of legs

Explanation

Question 12 of 27

1

In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?

Select one of the following:

  • You should keep your back bent when lifting

  • Anyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough

  • Large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible

  • Loads should be held at arm’s length while carrying

Explanation

Question 13 of 27

1

What is the recommended limit for a compact load that can be safely carried by a fit, male worker?

Select one of the following:

  • 50kg

  • 40kg

  • 20kg

  • 25kg

Explanation

Question 14 of 27

1

Where there has been a major change in a manual handling operation, what should the employer do?

Select one of the following:

  • Monitor the operation being undertaken

  • Review the number of people involved

  • Review the original risk assessment

  • Monitor the cost of change

Explanation

Question 15 of 27

1

What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own?

Select one of the following:

  • Assess whether it is safe to lift it on your own

  • Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

  • Wear gloves and grip properly

  • Ensure you lift with a bent back

Explanation

Question 16 of 27

1

Which of the following would NOT make a load easier to handle manually?

Select one of the following:

  • Painting it a bright colour

  • Securing the load so that it does not shift unexpectedly

  • Reducing its weight

  • Providing suitable handles or hand grips

Explanation

Question 17 of 27

1

If there is a risk of injury from moving loads what should you think about?

Select one of the following:

  • Advising your supervisor

  • Carrying it anyway

  • Dragging it all the way

  • Getting someone to assist you over the distance

Explanation

Question 18 of 27

1

As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is:

Select one of the following:

  • The sum of their individual capacities

  • The capacity of the strongest individual

  • The capacity of the weakest individual

  • Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

Explanation

Question 19 of 27

1

What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

Select one of the following:

  • Using a crane or some other mechanical means

  • Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

  • Lifting in the most safe and effective way

  • Getting a friend to help you with the load

Explanation

Question 20 of 27

1

What should you do first before lifting or moving a load?

Select one of the following:

  • Put on gloves

  • Assess the weight

  • Keep a straight back

  • Bend your knees

Explanation

Question 21 of 27

1

Before picking up a load, you should:

Select one of the following:

  • Bend your knees

  • Choose a pair of gloves

  • Ask a work mate to help you

  • Assess the risks

Explanation

Question 22 of 27

1

When picking up an object, you should:

Select one of the following:

  • Bend your arms

  • Bend your back

  • Wear a back brace

  • Bend your knees

Explanation

Question 23 of 27

1

When judging “individual capability” for manual handling, you should assume:

Select one of the following:

  • All women are equally capable

  • Young men are weak

  • All people are different

  • All men are equally capable

Explanation

Question 24 of 27

1

When an article has to be moved for a long distance, you should:

Select one of the following:

  • Use a barrow or trolley

  • Get someone else to do it for you

  • Drag it all the way

  • Carry it all the way

Explanation

Question 25 of 27

1

Which is the correct way to lift a load?

Select one of the following:

  • Squat near load, bend back and use leg muscles

  • Squat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible and using leg muscles

  • Keep feet apart and bend back

  • Keep feet together and bend back

Explanation

Question 26 of 27

1

Which would you consider to be generally correct when lifting a load?

Select one of the following:

  • Larger loads should be split into smaller loads if possible

  • Keep the load away from the body

  • When lifting you should bend your back

  • The feet should be together and the load lifted at arm’s length

Explanation

Question 27 of 27

1

If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it?

Select one of the following:

  • Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you

  • Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm

  • Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

  • Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm

Explanation

Previous
Next