Section Complete – Now Take the Test

You have just completed the e-learning part of this section.

You will now be asked a series of multiple choice questions. This set of questions will show whether you have fully understood the essentials involved with Manual Handling.

Only tick one box for each question.

On completion you may wish to check your answers with your Health & Safety Department or Line Manager.

You will be emailed a score at the end of the test, along with any incorrect answers.

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The Test

Fill in the blank: “Safety is not just the avoidance of accidents but also the _______________ of accidents, with everyone at work being proactive to identify possible causes, reporting issues and implementing suitable controls.”*
When an accident is reported in the workplace, the employer has to consider which of the below...*
What year was the Health and Safety Act established in?*
Should employers display the Health and Safety Law poster within the workplace?*
Which statement is INCORRECT? It is your employer’s duty to…*
Whose responsibility is it to inform you of updates about Health and Safety in the workplace?*
As an employee, it is your duty to… (Pick TWO answers)*
The Health and Safety Policy should contain THREE sections; The Health and Safety Statement and the organisation. Please select the third section...*
Fill in the blank… “The completion of a written risk assessment is a __________ requirement for all employers”*
Fill in the blank… “Writing a Health and Safety risk assessment becomes a legal requirement when you have ___ or more staff members employed in the organisation.”*
There are FIVE main areas in which an employer should consider responsible for. 1. Cleanliness 2. Welfare facilities 3. Adequate ventilation 4. Lighting - What is the 5th area your employer should consider when it comes to employee health and safety?*
Safety signs and signals are an effective way for employers to communicate health and safety information. These may include illuminated signs, hand and acoustic signals and spoken communication. They must be easily understood and communicated to all staff.*
Fill in the blank... Safety signs have specific requirements in terms of _____ "*
Electrical equipment within the workplace should always be...*
Fill in the gap... "There are 4 main steps to the Manual Handling process: 1. Stop & Think, 2. Lifting Position, 3. ______, 4. Lowering the load*
Before lifting any load, it is always important to lower yourself down to the same load level by bending your knees and making sure you keep your back in its natural position.*
It is estimated that in the UK alone there are in excess of 400,000 fires per year: with around 30,000 of these fires starting in commercial premises. Select TWO ways in which an employer can reduce the potential of a fire in your workplace...*
In a fire, you are expected to evacuate, it is your employer’s responsibility to notify you of where your evacuation point is. What are the main points to remember?*
Harmful bacteria can spread from your hands to food; work surfaces and equipment. This can be avoided by maintaining hand hygiene techniques such...*
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