Manual Handling Knowledge Quiz (Time: 5 mins; Questions: 15)

How many incidents reported to HSA between 2017 and 2021 were manual handling related?

One quarter of the incidents

One third of the incidents

Half of all the reported incidents

Less than 10% of the incidents

What does an 'I' stand for in the acronym T.I.L.E.?

Individual

Incident

Improper

Illegal

What measures should you take if the load is too heavy for you to lift?

Try to lift it again the next morning when you have more energy

Do not attempt to lift it and ask for help or use a mechanical aid

Use gloves or other personal protective equipment

Try again after lunch

What is the name of the Act that contains detailed legal requirements on health and safety?

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Workplace Health and Safety

Health and Safety Law 2005

Irish Safety and Welfare Act

Where is the lumbar section of your spine located?

Your neck area

The middle part of your back

Your lower back

Your tailbone

Where in human body are some of the strongest muscles located?

Abdomen

Back

Legs

Neck

What are the most common risk factors for back injuries?

Certain leisure and sports activities

Exsisting injuries and lack of muscle tone

Prolonged poor posture and incorrect lifting techniques

All of the above

What Regulations outline the responsibilities of employers and employees?

General Employer and Employee Regulations

Rights and Obligations Regulations

Health and Safety Regulations 2007

General Applications Regulations 2007

What is a broad stable base in manual handling?

Feet close together

Feet as far apart as possible

Feet hip width apart

One leg slightly lifted

What are the benefits of safe manual handling?

Prevents and reduces accidents and injuries

Enables to maintain productivity

Makes the workplace safer and less stressful for employees

All of the above

Where are the action muscles located in human body?

Limbs - arms and legs

Abdomen

Back

Neck

What is a herniated disc?

Dehydrated disc

Inner substance has leaked out of the disc

Bulged outer layer of the disc

A very thin disc

Where should you keep the load while carrying it to the desired location?

As close to the body as possible - between your chest and navel

As far as possible from the body - with arms in stretched out position

On one of the shoulders

Between your arm and your side

What is the main aim of the manual handling training?

To know the definition of manual handling

To have a profound knowledge of the human anatomy

To give individuals the knowledge and skills required to perform manual handling safely

To be able to handle extremely heavy objects

Manual Handling Knowledge Quiz (Time: 5 mins; Questions: 15)

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