Manual Handling Operations Quiz

Who can decide if the load they are asked to carry is too heavy?

• The person asked to carry it

• The Employer

• The Health and Safety Executive

• The Lifting Operations Regulations

What is the first term considered when planning Manual Handling Operations?

• Weight

• Size

• Access

• Avoid

What is the final step in the risk assessment process?

• Identify the hazards

• Evaluate the risks and decide on control measures

• Record your findings and implement them

• Review your assessment and update if necessary

TILE is an acronym for what in relation to manual handling?

• Task Individual Load Environment

• Top Innovative Layout Example

• Training Internal Learning Exercise

• Trade Instructors Lifting Event

Which of the following is a way to identify hazards?

• Ignoring potential dangers

• Walking round the workplace

• Avoiding employee input

• Using only safety equipment

Do all men have equal strength when it comes to lifting?

• Yes, they do

• No, they don’t

• Only some do

• It depends on the situation

kinetic lifting which element listed is wrong?

• Feet shoulder width apart

• Head facing backwards

• One foot slightly in front of the other

• Knees bent back straight

Lifting away from the body means?

• You can lift more weight

• You can lift bigger items

• You cannot lift as much

• You can see where you're walking

Which of these is a potential cause of back injury?

• Running long distances without water

• Twisting, stooping, and stretching to lift

• Eating unhealthy food before bedtime

• Sleeping on a soft mattress

What is the spine made up of?

• Solid bones

• Hollow discs of bone with cartilage

• Muscles and tendons

• Ligaments and tissues