MSD/MMH Quiz

An example of a proper lifting technique is to start with good posture.

• True
• False

You should bend your knees while unloading.

• True
• False

Excessive weight can put a strain on the back muscles causing injuries.

• True
• False

Manual Material Handling involves painters moving materials by lifting, pushing, pulling or using carts.

• True
• False

Musculoskeletal injuries affect the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and other soft tissues.

• True
• False

To prevent accidents while handling materials the first thing you should do is proper job planning, a step you may want to consider is to remove any obstacles.

• True
• False

Use the leg muscles to do most of the lifting rather than the back muscles.

• True
• False

While lifting, the feet should be apart, one of them slightly forward to maintain the balance and as soon as the load is acquired be ready to move the feet to maintain stability.

• True
• False

You are allowed to twist your back or lean sideways when you are lifting with the purpose of getting the lift done quickly.

• True
• False