Safe Manual Handling Techniques

The video tutorial covers safer manual handling techniques, emphasizing the importance of proper posture and muscle use, particularly the quadriceps, to prevent injury. It outlines eight principles for safer manual handling, including thinking before lifting, adopting a stable base, and maintaining good posture. The tutorial also provides a step-by-step guide for lifting and carrying loads safely, focusing on keeping the load close to the body and using leg muscles to lift.

What should you do if you feel uncomfortable while lifting a load?

• Continue lifting and finish the task quickly.

• Take a break and try again later.

• Stop immediately and seek assistance.

• Ignore the discomfort and adjust your posture.

What should you do if a load is too heavy to lift alone?

• Lift it in small parts.

• Ignore the weight and proceed.

• Use a mechanical aid or seek help.

• Try lifting it quickly.

Which muscle group is best suited for lifting or pushing loads?

• Biceps

• Quadriceps

• Triceps

• Abdominals

What is the first principle of safer manual handling?

• Get a good grip.

• Think before you lift.

• Bend your knees.

• Adopt a stable base.

Why is it important to keep the load close to your waist?

• To prevent the load from slipping.

• To reduce the effort needed to lift.

• To maintain stability and balance.

• To make the load appear lighter.

What should you do with your feet when lifting a load?

• Lift them off the ground.

• Move them to turn with the load.

• Keep them together and stationary.

• Point them in opposite directions.

What is the benefit of moving smoothly with your head up?

• It makes you look confident.

• It speeds up the lifting process.

• It helps maintain good posture.

• It reduces the load weight.

What is a key technique for lifting a load safely?

• Lift with your legs.

• Lift with your back.

• Lift with your arms.

• Lift with your shoulders.

What should you do before lifting a load?

• Assess the load.

• Stretch your arms.

• Drink water.

• Check the weather.

How should you position your feet for balance when lifting?

• Crossed over each other.

• One in front of the other.

• Apart for balance.

• Together and straight.