ECS - Manual Handling Operations

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  • Created by: jayboylan
  • Created on: 25-11-19 15:05

1. Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?

  • D - Kick it to see if it is stable
  • A - Check the headroom
  • C - Assess the whole task
  • B - Weigh the article
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2. Which is the correct way to lift a load?

  • D - Keep feet together and bend back
  • B - Squat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible and using leg muscles
  • C - Keep feet apart and bend back
  • A - Squad near load, bend back and use leg muscles

3. Which would you consider to be generally correct when lifting a load?

  • D - The feet should be together and the load lifted at arms length
  • A - Larger loads should be split into smaller loads if possible
  • C - When lifting you should bend your back
  • B - Keep the load away from the body

4. When moving a load fitted with wheels which of the following is generally true?

  • B - Pulling is preferable to pushing
  • D - It is safer to pick it up and carry it
  • C - Pushing is preferable to pulling
  • A - Pushing and pulling are equally risky

5. Which of the following would NOT make a load easier to handle manually

  • C - Reducing its weight
  • A - Painting it a bright colouR
  • B - Securing the load so that it does not shift unexpectedly
  • D - Providing suitable handles or hand grips

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