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Safe Moving & Handling
How much do you know about Safe Moving and Handling in the workplace?
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Page 1 of 10
Which part of your body may be affected by injuries sustained through manual handling?
Ankles
Neck
Any part of your body
Back
Page 2 of 10
Whilst handling a heavy load across site, you unexpectedly came across a staircase. What has gone wrong?
You are entitled to compensation
The safe system of work did not clearly account for and communicate all hazards on your route
Nothing, you are expected to naviagte on your route
You did not ask the right questions before briefing
Page 3 of 10
What should you do with your spine when manually handling?
Try to keep it naturally curved to avoid strain
Keep it as straight as possible for balance
Keep it bent so the load remains near the floor
Keep it slightly twisted to evenly distribute the load
Page 4 of 10
You are carrying an item that is weighted more heavily on one side. How should you carry it?
Cradle one arm over the item
Keep the heavy side facing you
Keep the heavy side facing away from you
Rock it back and forth to alternate where the pressure falls
Page 5 of 10
Why is safe handling in the workplace so important?
It helps reduce damage to materials
It helps improve on-site efficiency
It helps reduce the risk of injury for workers
It helps employees work faster
Page 6 of 10
You are storing a heavy load in an empty shelving unit. Which height should you store at?
Shoulder Height
Floor Level
Knee Height
Waist Height
Page 7 of 10
Which of the following is advisable when lifting a heavy item?
Your arms and biceps should be doing most of the work
Your back should be doing most of the work
Your legs and thighs should be doing most of the work
Page 8 of 10
What is ONE thing you can do outside work to help protect yourself from manual handling injuries?
Work on cultivating good posture
Wear a neck brace
Have a carbohydrate-rich diet
Sleep on your side
Page 9 of 10
You need to pick one other person to help you lift a heavy item. Who would be a good choice?
Someone of similar age
Someone stronger than you
Someone of a similar build and stature
Somone who is available to help
Page 10 of 10
You sustained a neck sprain playing sports outside of work. Now you have been asked to help unload a vehicle. What should you do?
Inform your supervisor of the injury
Nothing – Unloading puts strain on your back not your neck
Continue with the task
Wear a neck brace and start work
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