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Moving and handling quiz
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- What kind of injury is most common when manual handling? Musculoskeletal disorders (wrong answers: Sprains, Fractured limbs, Headaches)
- When picking up a heavy object from the floor you should: Bend at the hips and knees and keep your head up when lifting. (wrong answers: Bend at the waist and use your back muscles to lift the object., Bend at the hips and knees and keep your head down when lifting., Bend at the waist and use your arm muscles to lift the object.)
- Which of the following are considered strong muscles for lifting? Leg muscles (wrong answers: Back muscles, Neck muscles, Arm muscles)
- What should you do if a previous back issue may affect the task you currently need to do? Explain the situation to your supervisor prior to starting the job (wrong answers: Ignore it and hope it will be ok, Tell your supervisor after completing the task , Use a back brace and carry on with the task )
- How often does lifting equipment need servicing? Every 6 months (wrong answers: Every 2 years, Every 12 months, Every 3 months)
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1992 (LOLER) requires us to; Check the equipment is fit for purpose and safe to use each time we use it (wrong answers: Make sure the carer is well rested so they don't hurt their back, Ask the client if they are happy to be hoisted, Nothing, it's just legislation )
- What is the purpose of a risk assessment? A risk assessment is a systematic process used to identify, evaluate, and control potential hazards in the workplace (wrong answers: A risk assessment ensures that all risks are removed , It is the process of weighing the client prior to carrying out moving and handling tasks, Looking out for hazards while carrying out moving and handling tasks)
