Manual Handling Test - HSE Training and Certification Institute

February 18, 2025

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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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Location

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Within the regulations what is the MAXIMUM weight an employee can lift?

15kg

20kg

25kg

There is no maximum weight

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Who is responsible for conducting manual handling risk assessments?

The Employee

An Enforcement Officer

The Employer

The Health and Safety Manager

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You have to move a load which might be too heavy for you. You cannot divide it into smaller loads and there is no one to help you. What should you do?

Try to lift it using the correct lifting methods

Get a forklift truck, even thought you can't drive one

Do not move the load until you have found a safe method

Lift and move the load quickly to avoid injury

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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

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Manual handling injuries are most likely to affect the

A. neck.

B. shoulders.

C. upper back.

D. lower back.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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10.

Where is the power zone located during lifting?

A. at your shoulder

B. at your chest

C. at your waist

D. at your legs

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11.

Which of the following is NOT a Manual Handling activity?

Pushing

Carrying

Kneeling

Pulling

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12.

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

A. Lifting

B. Leaping

C. Legislation

D. Load

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13.

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

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14.

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

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Manual Handling Test

February 18, 2025

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