CPC Health and Safety

Question 1

Under UK health and safety law, what is a driver's personal responsibility?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions

Answer

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, every employee (including drivers) has a duty to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their work. They must cooperate with their employer on health and safety matters.

Question 2

What is the recommended maximum weight for a single person to lift manually without mechanical assistance?

Accepted Answer

25 kg

Answer

The HSE guidelines suggest a maximum of 25 kg for routine lifting in ideal conditions, though this varies based on the position of the load, frequency, and individual capability. A risk assessment should be carried out for manual handling tasks.

Question 3

What should a driver do before manually handling a heavy item?

Accepted Answer

Carry out a manual handling assessment — consider the task, individual capability, load, and environment

Answer

Before manual handling, a driver should assess the Task (what needs doing), Individual capability (their own fitness and ability), Load (weight, size, shape, grip), and Environment (floor condition, space, temperature). This TILE assessment helps prevent injuries.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards, evaluate risks, and determine appropriate control measures

Answer

A risk assessment systematically identifies hazards (things that could cause harm), evaluates the likelihood and severity of the risk, and determines what control measures are needed to reduce that risk to an acceptable level.

Question 5

When working at height on an HGV (such as sheeting a flatbed), what precautions should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Use fall prevention equipment, ensure stable footing, and never work at height in adverse weather

Answer

Falls from vehicles are one of the most common causes of serious injury to HGV drivers. Precautions include using proper fall prevention equipment, maintaining three points of contact when climbing, ensuring stable footing, and avoiding work at height in wet, icy, or windy conditions.

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CPC Health and Safety