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What is the name of the legislation that tells us how to lift safely?
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
The Control of Substance Hazardous to Health Regulations
What is the first step in preventing the risk of injury from Manual Handling?
Avoiding Manual Handling completely
Assessing the load and how to lift it
Reducing the distance you carry an object
Should employers consult workers when planning the management of Manual Handling in the workplace?
Yes
No
Only if an accident has occurred
What is the main reason for ensuring safe Manual Handling?
To carry loads efficiently
To carry loads quickly
To prevent injury
What are you most likely to injure when lifting?
Your wrist
Your neck
Your back
What is the best way of carrying a heavy load?
Every 5 years
By dragging it
Against your body
What responsibilities do workers have when Manual Handling?
To take care and make sure their activities do not put themselves or others at risk
To report any back injuries to the HSE
To use their common sense and only lift what they’re comfortable with
What do the regulations say is a safe weight to manually handle?
25kg
15kg
There is not a set weight limit, but any weight lifted should not exceed what is considered safe by an informed Risk Assessment
Which one of the following is not classified as a Manual Handling activity?
Pushing
Pulling
Striking
How should you position your feet for maximum stability when lifting?
Together
Shoulder width apart
As wide apart as possible
What is the best height to store loads which may need to be Manually Handled?
At waist height
At eye level
At floor level
What responsibilities do employers have in relation to Manual Handling?
They don’t - it's up to workers to look after themselves
Risk Assess any Manual Handling where the load weighs more than 25kg
Risk Assess any Manual Handling that is to take place
When should a Team Lift be carried out?
To avoid the cost of using Manual Handling equipment
To lift double what one person can
To move an awkwardly shaped load where assistance is required to see where you're going
Which of the following is not a Manual Handling Aid?
Gloves
A Pump Truck
Lifting Straps
If you are Self-Employed who is responsible for your safety during Manual Handling?
The HSE
The client you are carrying out work for
Yourself
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