NEBOSH Musculoskeletal Hazards 2

Question 1

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, what must an employer do if hazardous manual handling cannot be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment and reduce the risk of injury so far as is reasonably practicable

Answer

Where hazardous manual handling cannot be avoided, the Regulations require employers to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the operation and take steps to reduce the risk of injury to the lowest level reasonably practicable. This follows the avoid-assess-reduce hierarchy.

Question 2

Which factor in the TILE assessment considers whether the handler is pregnant, has a pre-existing injury, or lacks training?

Accepted Answer

Individual

Answer

The 'Individual' factor in TILE considers personal characteristics that may affect the ability to handle loads safely. This includes physical capability, pregnancy, existing health conditions, age, training, experience, and whether the task requires unusual strength or height.

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum frequency for DSE workstation assessments to be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

When the workstation, user, or task changes significantly, or if a user reports problems

Answer

There is no fixed legal interval for DSE reviews. The HSE guidance states assessments should be reviewed when there is a significant change to the workstation, software, task, or user, or when a user reports discomfort or health problems. Waiting for injury is reactive and too late.

Question 4

Which mechanical handling aid would be most appropriate for moving a pallet of bricks across a level warehouse floor?

Accepted Answer

A pallet truck or forklift truck

Answer

A pallet truck (manual or powered) or forklift truck is specifically designed for moving palletised loads across level floors. They eliminate manual handling of heavy loads and are the standard mechanical aid for this type of warehouse operation.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'Task' risk factor in a TILE manual handling assessment?

Accepted Answer

The task involves twisting the trunk while lifting

Answer

Twisting the trunk while lifting is a Task factor — it relates to the physical demands of how the operation is performed. Individual factors cover the person, Load factors cover the object, and Environment factors cover the surroundings such as floor conditions.

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NEBOSH Musculoskeletal Hazards 2