Manual Handling / Fire Safety

When carrying out safe manual handling, do the safe lifting capacity recommendations become heavier or lighter the further away from the body the load is held?

• Heavier

• Lighter

When preparing to carry out safe manual handling, which of these approaches would make the task safer?

(select all which apply)

• Dismantling the load into smaller pieces

• Asking for help

• Getting a lifting aid

• Pulling instead of pushing

Lifting loads with incorrect posture is more likely to cause which sort of injury to your intervertebral discs?

• Sprain

• Strain

• Herniation

• Crushing

What is classed as manual handling?

• Pushing

• Carrying

• Pulling

• Putting down

• All of the above

When lifting from a low level you should...

• Keep your legs straight and bend your upper body forward

• Keep your back straight and bend your knees

• Bend both your knees and your back

What would you NOT consider when lifting a heavy load?

• Its centre of gravity

• Its weight

• Its size

• Its colour

When carrying a load you should...

• Keep the load at arms reach

• Keep the load as close to you as possible

Before handling any load you should...

• Check the surrounding area for hazards

• Find out if the load is heavy

• Ensure the route you will take is clear

• All of the above

Once lifting a load, you need to change direction. You Should...

• Change direction in the middle of lifting the load

• Wait until you have finished lifting the load before turning

If your clothes are on fire what should you do?

• Stop, Flop and Roll
• Stop, Flip and Flop
• Stop, Drop and Roll
• Run to the nearest water source