WorksheetsManual Handling and Safety Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
What is the most common injury caused by poor manual handling?
Cuts to hands
Head injuries
Burns
Back strain
What should you do before lifting a load?
Test the weight and stability
Lift quickly
Twist to gain leverage
Remove PPE
Which lifting posture is correct?
Straight legs, bent back
Bent knees, straight back
Twisted body
Locked knees
Why should a load be kept close to the body?
To improve balance and reduce strain
To save time
To make lifting easier for others
To avoid wearing PPE
When should a team lift be used?
When working alone
To impress the assessor
When the load is heavy or awkward
At the end of the day
Which item is a suitable lifting aid for moving bricks?
Scaffold board
Ladder
Sack barrow
Hand trowel
What should you do if a load feels too heavy?
Drop it immediately
Continue lifting carefully
Ask for help or use a lifting aid
Lift faster
Why should twisting be avoided when lifting?
It damages materials
It increases the risk of injury
It slows the job
It looks unsafe
What must be checked before using a trolley?
Manufacturer’s name
Paint colour
Wheels and overall condition
Storage label
Who is responsible for checking lifting equipment before use?
Site manager
The person using it
The supplier
The assessor
Which of the following is a trip hazard?
Covered cement bags
Loose bricks on walkways
Brick packs on pallets
Racked tools
Why must walkways be kept clear?
To look tidy
To improve speed
To prevent slips and trips
For inspections only
What does good housekeeping involve?
Tidying at the end of the week
Cleaning only before inspections
Keeping the area tidy throughout work
Storing waste anywhere
What should be done with broken bricks?
Left on the ground
Used where possible
Stacked for later
Disposed of correctly
Why should packaging be removed promptly?
It attracts theft
It causes trip hazards
It looks untidy
It blocks storage
Where should materials NOT be stored?
Designated storage areas
Covered areas
Level ground
Walkways and access routes
What is a hazard?
Something that causes harm
Something that prevents work
A safety rule
PPE
What should you do if you identify a serious hazard?
Ignore it
Work around it
Report it and make it safe
Cover it
Why must waste be disposed of correctly?
To save time
To meet site and environmental rules
To reduce lifting
To improve storage
When should housekeeping be carried out?
Only at the end of the job
Only before inspections
During work and at the end
Once a week
Why should bricks be stacked on level ground?
To improve access
To stop stacks collapsing
To keep them dry
To save space
What does FIFO stand for?
First In Final Out
Fast In Fast Out
Fixed In Fixed Out
First In First Out
Why is FIFO important for cement?
Prevents waste and deterioration
Makes lifting easier
Saves storage space
Improves appearance
How should cement bags be stored?
Outside uncovered
On uneven ground
Off the ground and covered
Near water
What risk is created by stacking materials too high?
Faster access
Better storage
Collapse and injury
Less waste
Why should heavy materials be stored low?
Easier to see
Faster to move
Reduced risk of injury
Better airflow
What should you check before storing a new delivery?
Storage requirements
Quantity only
Colour
Supplier name
How should tools be stored at the end of the day?
On scaffolding
In walkways
Left where used
Securely and safely
Why should materials be protected from weather?
To prevent theft
To improve access
To prevent damage
To reduce lifting
What is poor storage likely to cause?
Faster work
Fewer hazards
Increased safety
Hazards and damage
What is the safest way to move bricks to scaffold height?
Throw them up
Carry them while climbing
Use a hoist or gin wheel
Stack them on ladders
Why should materials not be stored near scaffold edges?
They may get wet
They may fall
They are hard to reach
They take space
What prevents materials falling from a scaffold?
Guardrails
Ladders
Brick stacks
Toe boards
What is the main risk of overreaching at height?
Better reach
Faster work
Loss of balance
Stronger posture
How should materials be stored on scaffold lifts?
Left loose
Stacked neatly and securely
On guardrails
Piled randomly
Why should scaffold lifts not be overloaded?
It looks untidy
It slows work
It risks collapse
It damages bricks
What should you do if materials fall from height?
Ignore it
Stop work and report
Continue working
Throw them back
Who is at risk from falling materials?
Bricklayers only
Supervisors only
Everyone below
Visitors only
Why should materials be passed carefully at height?
To save energy
To prevent dropping
To work faster
To avoid PPE
What should be done before lifting materials to height?
Overload the lift
Remove PPE
Check the area below is clear
Rush to finish
What should you do if PPE is damaged?
Keep using it
Repair it yourself
Report it and replace it
Ignore it
Why should you avoid carrying too many bricks at once?
It wastes time
It increases fatigue and injury risk
It looks unsafe
It damages scaffolding
What should be done with unused materials at the end of a task?
Leave them
Store them safely
Dispose of them
Stack them in walkways
What is a safe system of work?
Working quickly
Following planned safe procedures
Copying others
Ignoring PPE
Why is communication important during team lifts?
For social reasons
To coordinate movement safely
To save time
To reduce paperwork
What should you do if you feel unsafe during a task?
Continue anyway
Stop and report
Rush to finish
Ignore it
Why must scaffold access points be kept clear?
For storage
For inspections
For safe access and escape
For appearance
What risk is created if fire exits are blocked by materials?
Faster evacuation
No real risk
Minor inconvenience
Serious danger in emergencies
Why is planning important before moving materials?
It reduces risk and accidents
It saves paperwork
It improves appearance
It avoids storage
What does a clean, organised site demonstrate?
Poor productivity
Less responsibility
Good working practices
Slower work
