Interview Questions & Answer - Manual Handling

 

1. Q. What is the correct way to grip with the hands? 

     A. Use the palms and roots of the fingers. 

2. Q. If you were carrying a long pipe or ladder, what two things would you do at a corner? 

     A.   1. Take it as wide as possible. 

           2. Keep the front end above head height. 

3. Q. If a load has jagged edges what should you do? 

     A. Remove the edges or wear gloves. 

4. Q. Give two types of injuries that can be caused by Incorrect Methods of Manual Lifting? 

     A.  1. Hernia. 

          2. Back-strain. 

          3. Sprained Ligaments. 

          4. Strained Muscles. 

5. Q. Why practice correct handling. Give two reasons? 

     A.  1. Because the muscles best suited for the job are used. 

          2. Because it reduces the strain. 

          3. It protects against sudden injury. 

6. Q. What is the correct way to lift? 

     A. Bend the knees, keep back straight, chin in, use strong thigh muscles. 

7. Q. When handling a load name four points to observe before lifting? 

      A. 1. Good grip available. 

          2. Check weight. 

          3. Look for sharp edges. 

          4. Watch for traps. 

8. Q. What is most important with a large load even if light? 

     A. It should not obscure the vision. 

9. Q. Before moving a load what two general things should you do? 

     A.  1. Size up the load. 

          2. Remove possible hazards.

10. Q. When handling heavy drums, cylinders etc. How do you use the body? 

        A. Use it as a counter balance to reduce muscular effort. 

11. Q. Give two reasons why you should bend your knees to lift? 

        A. So that leg muscles do the lifting A good lifting posture can be adopted The load can be reached without arching the spine. 

12. Q. List four points in the Kinetic Method for Manual Lifting Procedure? 

       A.  1. Ensure the object to be lifted is within your capability. 

            2. Take a balanced stance, close to the object. 

            3. Bend your knees. 

            4. Get a good grip. 

            5. Keep your back straight, tuck your chin in. 

            6. Lift gradually, using the leg muscles. 

13. Q. List four conditions or injuries that could be the result of using the incorrect Method for Manual Lifting? 

       A.  1. Early fatigue. 

            2. Trapped fingers or toes. 

            3. Strained muscles. 

            4. Sprained ligaments. 

            5. Hernias or ruptures. 

            6. Back injuries. 

            7. Fractures. 

14. Q. What is the recommended height to which one person should manually lift an object, and what should they do if they need to put it higher? 

      A. Chest Height - If the object needs to be placed higher, then unless the object is very light two people should do the task. 

15. Q. What does the acronym T.I.L.E. stand for? 

       A. Task, Individual, Load, Environment 

16. Q. Name the part of the spine that is most involved in manual handling? 

       A. Lumbar spine.

17. Q. What specific legislation currently covers manual handling? 

       A. Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 Part 2 Chapter 4 Manual Handling of Loads. 

18. Q. In relation to manual handling Schedule 3 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 gives four examples where the physical effort may present a risk particularly of back injury. Can you name them? 

      A.   1. too strenuous, 

            2. only achieved by a twisting movement of the trunk, 

            3. likely to result in a sudden movement of the load, or 

            4. made with the body in an unstable posture. 

19. Q. List four body positions that should be avoided when lifting? 

        A. Bending Twisting Over-reaching Being unsteady on your feet. 

20. Q. Name four muscle groups that are important for manual handling? 

       A. Hamstrings Calves Quadriceps Abdominals Lumbar spine. 

21. Q. List four risks from from manual handling? 

        A. Risk of accidental injury Risk of overexertion Risk of cumulative damage. 

22. Q. Name four elements of fitness? 

       A. Strength Aerobic Flexibility Endurance

23. Q. Name two categories of controls that should be considered when manual handling tasks cannot be eliminated or avoided? 

       A. Engineering controls Administrative controls Work practice controls. 

24. Q. If four persons are required to lift an item of equipment. What is the recommended procedure. Give three essential requirements? 

       A.  1. All four should have a firm hold. 

            2. All four should have a firm stance. 

            3. One person should co-ordinate the lifting effort so that all 

                four persons lift together with the weight evenly distributed. 

            4. Work with people of similar height if possible 

25. Q. List six of the eight safer handling principles? 

        A. Assess the area and the load Adopt a broad stable base Keep the 

            back straight Bend the knees Get a firm grip Keep the load close 

            to the body Keep arms in line with the trunk Turn the feet in the 

            direction of movement. 

26. Q. List three functions of the spinal discs? 

        A. Absorb shock Connect the vertebrae Permit movement Allow space for nerves to emerge. 

27. Q. Other than the weight of the load, give six other factors that should be considered when handling a load? 

       A. Size or shape of the load Carrying distance Lift level Environment factors Degree of twisting involved Work rate.

28. Q. Current Health and Safety legislation and guidance highlights that in respect of manual handling and assessing the needs of sensitive risk groups that special attention needs to be given to vulnerable groups of which six examples are given. Name four of these groups? 

       A.  1. Young workers, who through lack of experience may be at higher risk. 

            2. Pregnant women, who are covered also by separate regulations. 

            3. People with disabilities, who may be particularly vulnerable in

                the early days at a new task. 

            4. New or inexperienced workers. 

            5. Older workers who may be less agile or alert. 

29. Q. In relation to the manual handling of a load there are nine essential points in respect of the characterising of the load that may present a risk particularly of back injury. Can you name eight? 

       A.  1. Load too heavy. 

            2. Load too large. 

            3. Unwieldy Load. 

            4. Load difficult to grasp. 

            5. Unstable Load. 

            6. Load contents likely to shift. 

            7. Load has to be held at distance from trunk of body. 

            8. Load requires bending or twisting of trunk. 

            9. Contours of load creating further hazard in event of collision.