Pregunta 1
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If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?
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Whether the load needs to be lifted at all
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What the weight of the load is
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Where to hold the load when lifting
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How to lift the load
Pregunta 2
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Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?
Pregunta 3
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Which is the part of your body MOST LIKELY to be injured during a manual handling activity which involves moving a heavy load?
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Knees
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Forearms
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Chest
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Back
Pregunta 4
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What should you do if your supervisor asks you to move something that you find is too heavy to lift?
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Give it a try using correct lifting methods
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Ask your mates to assist in the lift
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Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy
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Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle
Pregunta 5
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What would you NOT consider in making a judgement of the risks from a load?
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Its size and condition
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Its colour
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Its weight
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Its centre of gravity
Pregunta 6
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When moving a load fitted with wheels which of the following is generally true?
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Pushing and pulling are equally risky
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Pulling is preferable to pushing
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Pushing is preferable to pulling
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It is safer to pick it up and carry it
Pregunta 7
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A manual handling operation is defined as which one of the following?
Pregunta 8
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What is the MAXIMUM weight that an individual may lift?
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The weight they can lift comfortably
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Whatever the supervisor instructs
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35kg provided that it has no sharp edges
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15kg provided that it is a compact load
Pregunta 9
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What is the most common type of injury resulting from lifting loads from the floor?
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Vibration white finger
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Grazes to the knees
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Head injuries
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Back injuries
Pregunta 10
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Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?
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Calculate the cost of the exercise
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Determine the number of people required
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Assess the risk of the task
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Assess the time the job will take
Pregunta 11
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Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?
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Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs
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Bend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back
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Bend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs
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Keep legs and back straight, use power of legs
Pregunta 12
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In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?
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You should keep your back bent when lifting
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Anyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough
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Large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible
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Loads should be held at arm’s length while carrying
Pregunta 13
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What is the recommended limit for a compact load that can be safely carried by a fit, male worker?
Pregunta 14
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Where there has been a major change in a manual handling operation, what should the employer do?
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Monitor the operation being undertaken
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Review the number of people involved
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Review the original risk assessment
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Monitor the cost of change
Pregunta 15
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What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own?
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Assess whether it is safe to lift it on your own
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Ensure you wear appropriate PPE
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Wear gloves and grip properly
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Ensure you lift with a bent back
Pregunta 16
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Which of the following would NOT make a load easier to handle manually?
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Painting it a bright colour
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Securing the load so that it does not shift unexpectedly
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Reducing its weight
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Providing suitable handles or hand grips
Pregunta 17
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If there is a risk of injury from moving loads what should you think about?
Pregunta 18
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As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is:
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The sum of their individual capacities
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The capacity of the strongest individual
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The capacity of the weakest individual
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Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities
Pregunta 19
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What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?
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Using a crane or some other mechanical means
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Using a forklift truck or pallet truck
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Lifting in the most safe and effective way
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Getting a friend to help you with the load
Pregunta 20
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What should you do first before lifting or moving a load?
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Put on gloves
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Assess the weight
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Keep a straight back
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Bend your knees
Pregunta 21
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Before picking up a load, you should:
Pregunta 22
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When picking up an object, you should:
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Bend your arms
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Bend your back
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Wear a back brace
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Bend your knees
Pregunta 23
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When judging “individual capability” for manual handling, you should assume:
Pregunta 24
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When an article has to be moved for a long distance, you should:
Pregunta 25
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Which is the correct way to lift a load?
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Squat near load, bend back and use leg muscles
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Squat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible and using leg muscles
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Keep feet apart and bend back
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Keep feet together and bend back
Pregunta 26
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Which would you consider to be generally correct when lifting a load?
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Larger loads should be split into smaller loads if possible
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Keep the load away from the body
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When lifting you should bend your back
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The feet should be together and the load lifted at arm’s length
Pregunta 27
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If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it?
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Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you
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Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm
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Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you
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Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm