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Manual Handling Training Documentation

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1. The definition of harm is something with the potential to cause harm to
A person Property Environment All of the above
2. A risk is defined as
Likelihood that a safe consequence might result when exposed to the hazard Unlikelihood that a harmful consequence might result when exposed to the hazard Likelihood that a harmful consequence might result when exposed to the hazard Unlikelihood that a safe consequence might result when exposed to the hazard
3. Manual handling is
The actions of a person who is lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, or otherwise manipulating an object with their hands, limbs and/or body Likelihood that a safe consequence might result when exposed to the hazard Only relating to actions that require a human being to use their upper body muscles to lift an item above their head
4. An example of manual handling is working in awkward positions in a confined space.
True False
5. Why are good manual handling practices important?
Because it is part of HRS work practices Increased productivity and safety To protect you from injuries such as – sprains, strains and/or permanent injury to muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tendons All of the above
6. The risk of injury can come from weights, heights and force.
True False
7. What is one of your obligations when performing manual handling?
Each your lunch in a standing position Ensure you use good communications with the office staff of HRS Intervene if you observe someone's unsafe actions or behaviours Carefully choose whether to use PPE or not
8. Maximum weights CANNOT be set because of
Fitness levels Your spine Frequency of the task All of the above
9. You can reduce the risk of injury when manual handling or lifting objects by:
Shouting instructions from 100m away Conducting a risk analysis prior to starting any lift activites Following your manual handling training Both B and C are correct
10. Will taking breaks can reduce the risk of injury when doing repetitive lifting tasks?
No Yes
11. The best way to reduce unnecessary reaching motions is to use your lanyard correctly?
True False
12. The best way to reduce unnecessary reaching motions is to keep repetitively used tools close or in your belt.
True False
13. The correct manual handling practice is to
Bend at the waist and lift with your back Bend at your knees, keep a straight back and lift with your arms Bend at your knees, keep a straight back and lift with your legs None of the above