Manual Handling Quiz

What can be considered the most important aspect of manual handling?

• The weight of an item

• The size of an item

• The route, hazards and obstructions

• The welfare of yourself

Answer explanation

Whilst all answers need considering, the safety and welfare of yourself is paramount to Health and Safety

In which order do we carry out kinetic lifting?

• Lift, bend knees, back straight

• Back straight, lift, bend kness

• Bend knees, back straight, lift

• None of the answers

If a person was injure themselves whilst moving an item, under what regulation would this be required to be reported?

What is the abbreviation for the Manual Handling regulation?

• MROH

• MOHR

• MHOR

• RMOH

Answer explanation

The Manual Handling Operations (MHOR) came into force in 1992.

If a load is too heavy for one, what should you do?

Health and Safety is the responsibility of...

• You

• Me

• Everyone

• The site manager

Who governs the safety in the workplace?