What is the primary purpose of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations?

To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people in workplaces

What is manual handling defined as?

The physical transportation and support of a load by lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, or carrying

The use of machinery to transport loads

The digital management of documents

The automated sorting of packages

What type of disorders does incorrect manual handling cause, which account for over a third of all workplace injuries?

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

What should you consider regarding manual handling according to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

The risks to the health and safety of employees

The financial cost of manual handling

The time taken to complete manual handling tasks

The number of employees involved in manual handling

Why is it important to consult and involve the workforce in manual handling operations?

They know first hand what the risks are

They can provide financial support

They can reduce the number of employees needed

They can increase the speed of operations

What is one of the duties of the employer under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

Avoid the need for hazardous manual handling, so far as is reasonably practicable

Increase the need for hazardous manual handling

Ignore the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling

Encourage hazardous manual handling practices

How should employers handle the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling according to the regulations?

Reduce the risk of injury, so far as is reasonably practicable

Increase the risk as much as possible

Encourage employees to take more risks

What is one of the duties of employees under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

Follow systems of work in place for their safety

Avoid cooperating with employers

Why should employees take care in their activities according to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

To make sure their activities do not put others at risk

To ensure they complete tasks faster

To avoid using safety equipment

What is one of the first considerations to avoid manual handling according to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

Determine if a large workpiece needs to be moved

Use a lift truck for all materials

Which of the following is a way to reduce the risk of injury according to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

Increase the amount of twisting

What is one of the problems to look for when making an assessment of manual handling tasks?

Holding loads close to the body

Sufficient rest or recovery time

According to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, what should you do if the load is heavy or bulky?

Make the load lighter or less bulky

What should you do before lifting or handling a load?

Plan the lift and consider using handling aids.

Lift the load quickly to avoid strain.

Wear tight clothing for better grip.

How should your feet be positioned when adopting a stable position for lifting?

Apart with one leg slightly forward.

Together and close to the load.

What is the recommended way to hold a load when lifting?

Hug it as close to the body as possible.

Grip it tightly with hands only.

What should you avoid doing with your back while lifting?

Flexing the back further while lifting.

Holding the load close to the waist.

What should you avoid doing while lifting to prevent injury?

Twisting the back or leaning sideways

What is the recommended position for your head when handling a load?

Keep the head up and look ahead

What is the correct technique for handling or lifting a load according to the image?

Put down, then adjust the load into position.

Lift and carry directly to the desired position.

Slide the load without putting it down.

Adjust the load while holding it in the air.

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