CSCS Manual Handling 5

Question 1

What is the purpose of ergonomic assessment in manual handling?

Accepted Answer

To analyse the interaction between the worker, task, and environment to reduce injury risk

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To measure the weight of loads only

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To check if PPE fits correctly

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To test the worker's strength

Question 2

What is a 'load' under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?

Accepted Answer

Any movable object, including a person or animal

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Only items weighing over 10kg

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Only construction materials

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Only items carried by hand

Question 3

What environmental factors should be considered in manual handling risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Floor condition, lighting, space constraints, weather, temperature, and obstacles

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Only the temperature

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Only whether it is indoors or outdoors

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The colour of the walls

Question 4

How does the HSE recommend reducing the risk from pushing and pulling operations?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the force required, improve floor surfaces, use mechanical aids, and maintain equipment wheels

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Use more force

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Push harder and faster

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Only allow strong workers to push loads

Question 5

What reporting requirement applies if a worker suffers a manual handling injury resulting in over 7 days' incapacitation?

Accepted Answer

It must be reported to the HSE under RIDDOR 2013

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No reporting is needed

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It should be recorded internally only

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The worker reports it to their GP only

Question 6

What is the HSE's MAC (Manual Handling Assessment Charts) tool?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment tool that uses a colour-coded system to evaluate lifting, carrying, and team handling tasks

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A type of lifting equipment

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A map of manual handling areas

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A medical assessment certificate