Manual Handling

What is the maximum weight that an individual may lift?

• 35kg provided that it has no sharp edges.

• The weight they can lift comfortably.

• 25kg provided that it is a compact load.

• Whatever the supervisor says.

In making a judgment of “individual capability” for manual handling, you should assume.

• All men are equally capable.

• All women are equally capable.

• Young men are weak.

• All people are different.

If a load has an uneven centre of gravity how should you lift it?

• Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you.

• Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you.

• Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm.

• Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm.

In making a judgement of the risks from the load you should consider.

• Its size and condition.

• Its weight.

• Its centre of gravity.

• All three of these answers.

The first consideration when you are about to lift a large load on your own is to.

• Ensure you wear a safety helmet.

• Ensure that you lift it all in one go.

• Access whether it is safe to lift it on your own.

• Wear gloves to grip it properly.

Which of the following would you consider to be generally correct?

• You should twist your body when lifting.

• Feet should be together and the load lifted at arm’s length.

• Large loads should be split into smaller loads if possible.

• Keep the load away from the body.

Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?

• Access the time the job will take.

• Access the risk of the task.

• Calculate the cost of the exercise.

• Determine the number of people required.

What do you think is the part of your body most likely to be injured during a manual handling operation?

• Chest.

• Back.

• Knees.

• Forearms.

You need to lift a load from the floor. You should stand with your:

• 
  Feet together, legs straight

• 
  Feet together, knees bent

• Feet slightly apart, knees bent

• Feet wide apart, legs straight

When you lift a load manually, you must:

• 
  Keep your back straight and use the strength in your leg muscles to lift

• Move the load as quickly as possible

• Tie a rope to the load and pull it

• Roll it