CSCS Manual Handling Test

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Manual Handling

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What should you do if you need to carry a load down a steep slope?

Put the load down and let gravity move it down the slope

Walk backwards down the slope to help you balance

Assess whether you can still carry the load safely

Carry the load on your shoulder

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Which one of the following could cause back and musculoskeletal problems for a worker?

Good planning to reduce lifting heavy loads

Reducing the maximum lifting weight

Positioning materials away from the work area

Using machines for lifting operations whenever possible

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You need to move a load that might be too heavy for you. You cannot divide it into smaller parts and there is no one to help you. What should you do?

Lift and move the load quickly to avoid injury

Get a forklift truck, even though you have not been trained to use it

Do not move the load until you have a safe way of doing it

Try to lift it using the correct lifting methods

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What does it mean if you have to twist or turn your body when you lift and place a load?

You must wear a back brace in this situation

The weight you can lift safely will be more than usual

You will be able to lift the same weight as usual

The weight you can lift safely will be less than usual

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What is the main reason for ensuring safe manual handling techniques in the workplace?

To complete the job quickly

To prepare for safety inspections

To prevent personal injury

To satisfy the client's requirements

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What should you do if you have been told how to lift a heavy load but you think there is a better way to do it?

Ask your workmates to decide which way you should do it

Forget your idea and do it the way you have been told

Discuss your idea with your supervisor before lifting

Ignore what you have been told and do it your way

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What are two risks of carrying a load in cold, damp conditions?

You will need to work more quickly to warm up

The load will be easier to carry

The load will feel lighter due to the cold condition

The route you take could be slippery

Your ability to carry the load safely will be reduce

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Your new job involves some manual handling but an old injury means that you have a weak back. What should you do?

Tell your supervisor about your back if it gets injured again

Tell your supervisor that lifting might be a problem

Try some lifting then tell your supervisor about your back

Tell your supervisor you can lift anything on site

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When should workers be provided with training on safe lifting techniques?

During their job interview

After manual handling or lifting

Only when there is budget to pay a trainer

Before manual handling or lifting

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What is the outcome of wearing a back support belt when lifting?

You will crush your backbone and damage it

You could face the same risk of injury

You can lift any load without being injured

You can safely lift more than usual

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What two things are important for the use of manual handling lifting aids?

Users must be trained in the correct use of the lifting aid

The user must hold a CSCS card

The lifting aid can only be used outside

Lifting aids must not be more than six months old

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

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What is an advantage of adopting safe manual handling methods?

You can lift heavier and awkward loads more often

You can increase your strength and lift heavier loads

You can leave work earlier that day

You can protect your back, reducing the risk of injury

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Who should be involved in planning the safe system of work for your manual handling?

Your supervisor or employer

You and your colleagues

You and your supervisor or employer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Which of the following is the best method to help minimise the risk of injury when moving loads on-site?

Remove all awkward-shaped loads from the site

Use lifting aids wherever possible on site

Ask a trained person to carry the load

Make the area flatter before performing the task

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What is the main reason for using lifting aids when undertaking a manual handling activity?

Any load can be lifted when using them

Training is not required to use them

They are expensive and should be used

They help reduce the risk of personal injury

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If you have to move a load while you are sitting down, how much can you lift safely?

The usual amount

Less than the usual amount

Three times the usual amount

Twice the usual amount

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If you are required to lift a heavy load, what must your employer do?

Complete a risk assessment of the task

Nothing. Lifting loads is a part of your job

Make sure that a supervisor is there to advise while you lift

Watch you while you lift the load

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A wheel comes off a trolley you are using to move a heavy load a long distance. What should you do?

Drag the trolley on your own for the rest of the journey

Ask someone to help you pull the trolley for the rest of the journey

Carry the load for the rest of the journey

Find another way to move the load and complete the journey

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If you need to move a load that is heavier on one side than the other, how should you pick it up?

With the heavy side on your weak arm

With the heavy side away from you

With the heavy side on your strong arm

With the heavy side towards you

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Which part of the body is most likely to be injured when lifting heavy loads?

D - Feet

C - Back

B - Knees

A - Chest and Shoulders

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You need to move a load that might be too heavy for you. What three methods could you use?

Drag the load to avoid lifting it

Test the load's weight by picking it up for a short time

Divide the load into smaller loads if possible

Use an aid, such as a trolley or wheelbarrow

Ask someone to help you

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You are using a wheelbarrow to move a heavy load. Is this manual handling?

Only if the load slips out of the wheelbarrow

No, because the wheelbarrow is carrying the load

Only if the wheelbarrow is pulled instead of pushed

Yes, you are still manually handling the load

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You need to lift a load that is not heavy, but it is so big that you cannot see in front of you. What should you do?

Get someone to walk in front of you and tell others to get out of the way

Move the load on your own. It is so large that anyone in your way is sure to see it

Get someone to walk next to you and give directions

Ask someone to help carry the load so that you can both see ahead

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What must all workers do under the regulations for manual handling?

Lift any size of load once the risk assessment has been done

Follow their employer' s safe systems of work

Make a list of all the heavy things they have to carry

Wear back-support belts when lifting things at work

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The acronym T.I.L.E. stands for what?

Train, Individual, Lift, Environment

Task, Individual, Load, Environment

Treat, Individual, Lower, Evaluate

Temperature, Individual, Lighting, Evaluate

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If you need to reach above your head to place a load or lower a load to the floor, which of these is not true?

It will be more difficult to keep your back straight

The load will be more difficult to control

You can safely handle more weight than usual

You will put extra stress on your arms and your back

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Which three of the following factors must you think about to lift a load safely?

Its weight

How to grip or hold it firmly

What the value of it is

Whether the contents are insured

Its size and shape

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Why is Manual Handling Safety Important?

Manual handling tasks, such as lifting, carrying, and moving heavy objects, are common on construction sites. Poor manual handling techniques can lead to serious injuries, including back strain, muscle damage, and long-term musculoskeletal disorders. The CSCS Manual Handling Test ensures that workers understand safe lifting techniques and how to minimize injury risks.

What Will You Learn in This Test?

This test assesses your knowledge of manual handling risks, correct lifting techniques, and workplace safety regulations. By taking this test, you will learn:

The dangers of improper lifting and carrying techniques
How to assess risks before handling loads
Safe manual handling techniques to prevent injuries
The importance of mechanical aids, such as trolleys and hoists
Employer and employee responsibilities under health and safety laws

Key Topics Covered:

Common Manual Handling Injuries – Back injuries, muscle strains, and repetitive strain injuries.
Risk Assessment – Identifying hazards before lifting and carrying objects.
Safe Lifting Techniques – Correct posture, bending, and handling heavy loads.
Use of Mechanical Aids – Trolleys, forklifts, and lifting equipment to reduce strain.
Legal Responsibilities – Compliance with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.

Why Take This Test?

Reduce the risk of workplace injuries by following best practices.
Stay compliant with manual handling safety regulations.
Improve workplace safety by adopting correct lifting and carrying techniques.

Prepare for the CSCS Manual Handling Test today and ensure you are handling loads safely and efficiently!