Be able to apply safe working practice
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- Q1Which one of the following actions should be taken before picking up a load?An assessment of the riskCorrectly position the feetSelecting an appropriate pair of glovesFirmly gripping the load30s
- Q2What health and safety regulation covers the lifting of loads?The Safe Lifting Regulations 2002The Bench Press Regulations 1999Manual Lifting Operations Regulations 2010Manual Handling Operations Regulations 200530s
- Q3What can be done to help prevent manual handling injuries?Provided adequate trainingUse a mechanical lifting aidAll of the aboveBreaking larger loads into more manageable sections30s
- Q4Are there any recommended weight limits for manual lifting?35kgThe law does not identify a maximum weight limit, though for a male at waist height 25kg is recommendedBy law you must not carry more than 20kg unless you have been trained and it then becomes 50kg15kg30s
- Q5When planning to lift a cast iron, rainwater downpipe into position, which is far too heavy to lift safely alone, what action should be taken?Try your best on your ownInstall a smaller diameter pipe and inform your supervisorBreak the pipe into smaller sections firstAsk a work colleague to help with the lift30s