Manual Handling Test - HSE Training And Certification Institute

Monday, December 4, 2023

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Welcome to your Manual Handling Test. Attempt all questions.

You have 20 minutes after which the exam will automatically submit. Pass mark is 50%.

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1.

Manual handling injuries are most likely to affect the

A. neck.

B. shoulders.

C. upper back.

D. lower back.

2.

If a load has a uneven weight distribution, how should you lift it?

A. Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

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

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

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

3.

Where is the power zone located during lifting?

A. at your shoulder

B. at your chest

C. at your waist

D. at your legs

4.

Which of the following lifting and carrying operations is thought to be the most dangerous?

A. Hold load at arms-length from the body

B. Using a trolley

C. Two handed carrying

D. Hold loads close to the body

5.

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992, employees must

A. not lift loads greater than 25kg.

B. wear gloves for all manual handling tasks.

C. follow their employer’s safe system of work.

D. complete manual handling risk assessments.

6.

To ensure maximum stability, how should you position your feet when lifting?

A. With your feet together

B. One in front of the other

C. With your feet apart and flat on the floor

D. With feet apart and on tiptoes

7.

In a Manual Handling risk assessment in TILE, what does the L stand for?

A. Lifting

B. Leaping

C. Legislation

D. Load

8.

In manual handling operations which one of the below is NOT a common injury?

A. Headache

B. Back injuries

C. Muscles injuries

D. Hand injuries

9.

The control measure that will be LEAST effective in reducing the risk from manual handling is

A. changing the load to make it lighter.

B. changing the load to improve grip.

C. providing gloves for employees.

D. providing training for employees.

10.

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

A. Its size and condition

B. Its weight

C. Its centre of gravity

D. All three of the above

Manual Handling Test

Monday, December 4, 2023

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