NEBOSH Musculoskeletal Hazards

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Task, Individual, Load, Environment

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Training, Inspection, Lifting, Equipment

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Technique, Injury, Load, Ergonomics

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Task, Inspection, Leverage, Environment

Question 2

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, what is the employer's FIRST duty regarding manual handling?

Accepted Answer

Avoid hazardous manual handling operations so far as is reasonably practicable

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Provide mechanical aids for all lifting tasks

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Train all employees in correct lifting techniques

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Carry out a TILE assessment on every task

Question 3

Which of the following is a key requirement of the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992?

Accepted Answer

Employers must provide eye tests on request for defined DSE users

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All DSE users must work no more than 4 hours per day

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Workstations must be replaced every 5 years

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DSE users are entitled to a 15-minute break every hour by law

Question 4

What type of injury is De Quervain's tenosynovitis classified as?

Accepted Answer

An upper limb disorder from repetitive wrist movements

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A lower back disorder from manual handling

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A respiratory condition from dust exposure

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A vibration-related condition from power tools

Question 5

When conducting a workstation assessment under the DSE Regulations, which of the following should be evaluated?

Accepted Answer

The complete workstation including screen, furniture, environment and software

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Only the monitor position and keyboard layout

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Only the chair height and desk dimensions

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Only lighting levels and screen glare

Question 6

Which ergonomic principle helps reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

Introducing job rotation and variation of tasks

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Increasing the speed of repetitive tasks to finish sooner

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Requiring workers to use their dominant hand exclusively

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Reducing rest breaks to maintain workflow