Manual handling for support workers in home care: Support Worker Orientation Training

Support Worker Orientation Training

Manual handling for support workers in home care
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What is manual handling?*

a) Only lifting objectsb) Moving objects and people, including lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying, bending and reachingc) Only pushing and pulling objectsd) Only carrying objects
What should you do before starting work to prevent injuries?*

a) Drink waterb) Do warm-up exercisesc) Take a short nap or break
Which of the following effects safety at work?*

a) The place you work inb) The clothes you wearc) The equipment you used) b and ce) a, b, and c
Why is good posture important?*

a) It helps your muscles and joints relax, stopping injuriesb) It helps you work fasterc) It helps you reach higher placesd) a, b, and ce) a and b
How can you reduce injury when doing the same movements?*

a) Work fasterb) Change tasks to use different postures and movementsc) Keep working even if it hurts
What should you do if you feel pain or discomfort while working?*

a) Keep workingb) Stop the task immediatelyc) Work faster to finish quicklyd)Take a short break then continue the same waye) Stop the task if the client is safe
What does STAR mean when looking for hazards?*

a) Stop, talk, act, and reportb) See, think, act, and reportc) Stop, think, act, and relaxd) See, try, act and remember
How should you lift objects safely?*

a) Use your back musclesb) Bend your knees, use your legs, and keep the object closer to your bodyc) Lift quickly using all musclesd) Stretch out your arms and pull
When vacuuming, how should you position the hose to avoid tripping?*

a) In front of youb) Behind your hipsc) Above your headd) Next to your feet
What is the best way to iron clothes safely?*

a) Iron quickly for a long timeb) Stand properly, adjust the board height, and iron in short sessionsc) Iron on the floord) Use any surface and iron slowly
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