WorksheetsManual Handling Safety Worksheet
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What proportion of workplace injuries in construction are caused by manual handling?
About one tenth
About one quarter
Over one third
Over half
Which of the following is a typical manual handling injury in bricklaying?
Heatstroke
Back strains
Eye infections
Frostbite
Which UK regulation specifically governs safe manual handling practices?
PUWER 1998
COSHH 2002
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
RIDDOR 2013
In the TILE method, what does the "L" stand for?
Lift
Load
Leverage
Level
Which is the correct lifting method?
Bend your back, lift quickly
Keep the load away from your body
Bend knees, keep back straight, lift with legs
Twist your torso while lifting
Which situation requires team lifting or mechanical aids?
When carrying a trowel
When the load blocks your view
When moving one single brick
When working in dry weather
Which of the following is a mechanical aid designed to reduce manual handling strain?
Tool belt
Brick trolley
Spirit level
Safety helmet
Where should heavier tools ideally be stored?
On the ground
At mid-height
Above head height
Inside bags only
Which of the following helps reduce strain during bricklaying?
Work with bent back at all times
Take micro-breaks and stretch
Keep twisting while lifting
Lift with one hand whenever possible
What was the outcome after Smith & Sons introduced stretching routines, adjustable mortarboards, and two-person lifts?
Increase in back injuries
Zero handling injuries and higher productivity
Decrease in productivity but fewer accidents
No change in injury rates
