Quiz on MHOR

What does MHOR stand for?

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Maritime Handling Operations Regulations

• Manual Hazard Operations Regulations

• Mechanical Handling Operations Regulations

What do the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 cover?

• Responsibilities of employers and employees for reducing workplace injury risk.

• Guidelines for operating heavy machinery.

• Procedures for emergency evacuations.

• Standards for workplace hygiene.

Which activities are included under manual handling according to the regulations?

• Lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving.

• Typing, filing, and data entry.

• Driving, flying, and sailing.

• Cooking, cleaning, and gardening.

In what year was Mhor introduced into law?

• 1990

• 1992

• 2000

• 2002

What amendment was made to the Mhor law in 2002?

• Employers must provide safety gear

• Employers must carry out risk assessments on all manual handling tasks

• Employers must reduce working hours

• Employers must increase wages

How do manual handling regulations apply to the marine industry?

• By increasing manual handling tasks

• By avoiding manual handling and assessing risk

• By reducing training and information

• By eliminating the use of cranes

Which of the following is a method mentioned for improving the workplace in the marine industry?

• Increasing the number of workers

• Improving the workplace layout

• Reducing the number of safety checks

• Eliminating training programs

What is one of the ways to change the load in the marine industry according to the manual handling regulations?

• Increasing the weight

• Changing the load weight

• Ignoring the load weight

• Doubling the load weight

What is the first step in the five p's for lifting?

• Position

• Pick

• Plan

• Place

Which step involves centering your body and feet correctly?

• Proceed

• Position

• Place

• Plan