NEBOSH CC Manual Handling & Musculoskeletal Disorders

Question 1

Which regulations specifically require employers to avoid hazardous manual handling operations where reasonably practicable?

Accepted Answer

Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Answer

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Answer

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Answer

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Question 2

What is the first step in the hierarchy for managing manual handling risks?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the hazardous manual handling operation entirely

Answer

Carry out a risk assessment

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Provide mechanical assistance

Answer

Train workers in safe lifting technique

Question 3

What does the acronym TILE stand for in manual handling risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Task, Individual, Load, Environment

Answer

Time, Injury, Load, Equipment

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Task, Instruction, Lifting, Environment

Answer

Training, Individual, Lifting, Equipment

Question 4

What is the approximate maximum load weight that the Manual Handling Operations Regulations suggest as a guideline for lifting from floor level?

Accepted Answer

No specific weight is given — risk assessment determines safe loads

Answer

10kg for women and 20kg for men in ideal conditions

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20kg for women and 40kg for men

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The same weight applies for everyone regardless of gender

Question 5

Which type of injury is most commonly caused by poor manual handling technique?

Accepted Answer

Lower back injury

Answer

Upper limb fracture

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Head injury

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Crush injury to the foot

Question 6

What does 'musculoskeletal disorder' (MSD) mean?

Accepted Answer

An injury or disorder affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves or joints

Answer

A respiratory disease caused by dust inhalation

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A skin condition caused by contact with chemicals

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A hearing disorder caused by excessive noise