1) What does the term "manual handling" refer to in the context of workplace activities? a) Operating machinery b) Handling equipment remotely c) Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads by hand or bodily force d) Performing tasks using computer software 2) Which legislation specifically addresses the risks associated with manual handling operations in the UK? a) Manual Handling Act 2005 b) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations c) Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) d) Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 3) According to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, what must employers do to minimize the risk of injury from manual handling activities? a) Ignore manual handling risks b) Purchase advanced lifting equipment c) Avoid manual handling altogether d) Take measures to assess and reduce the risk of injury 4) What is the primary responsibility of employers under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992? a) To provide unlimited sick leave for employees with manual handling injuries b) To ensure all employees are physically fit for manual handling c) To avoid manual handling activities d) To avoid the need for employees to undertake manual handling operations that involve a risk of injury 5) What should employers do if manual handling tasks cannot be avoided? a) Assign the tasks only to the strongest employees b) Provide manual handling training and assess the risks c) Ignore the issue and hope for the best d) Assign the tasks only during specific seasons 6) In the context of manual handling, what is meant by the term "risk assessment"? a) Calculating the weight of the load b) Assessing the likelihood and severity of injury associated with a manual handling task c) Ignoring potential hazards d) Documenting the number of manual handling tasks performed daily 7) What factors should be considered during a manual handling risk assessment? a) Only the weight of the load b) The gender of the employee c) The individual's capability, the nature of the task, and the characteristics of the load d) The employee's personal preferences 8) According to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, what must employers provide to employees involved in manual handling tasks? a) Personal trainers b) Regular breaks c) Information, instruction and training d) Only safety posters 9) How often should employers review and update manual handling risk assessments? a) Every 5 years b) Only when there's a major incident c) Regularly and whenever there is a significant change in the workplace or work activities d) Never, once is enough 10) What should employees do if they identify a manual handling task that poses a risk of injury? a) Ignore it and continue working b) Document it and share on social media c) Report it to their supervisor or employer d) Take additional breaks to avoid the task

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