We would like to invite all of our customers and partners to join in the fun. September's quiz is about Manual Handling & Slips Trips and Falls, if you need assistance then visit http://www.hse.gov.uk/ Welcome to MSL's monthly H&S quiz! September 2016 - Manual Handling / Slips, Trips and Falls To help raise awareness of H&S issues in a fun way for all its members of staff, MSL do a monthly H&S quiz. This month it is based around Manual Handling & Slips Trips and Falls. Make sure your entry is received before 30th September to be in with a chance of winning a bottle of Prosecco! How to play: Click the bullet point next to your correct answers Fill in all the contact information at the bottom of the page Submit your answers Pray for Prosecco! Lets Go! What is the law on manual handling to protect employees? Heavy Loads in Transit Regulation 2001 Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 Lifting and Handling Regulations 1998 Workers have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. True False If you spill coffee, water, or other nonchemical liquids on the floor, you should: Clean up the spill immediately Log a job Ignore it What should you do if you are asked to carry out a manual handling task that you know you won’t manage alone? Do it anyway, you are looking for promotion Speak to your supervisor or get some assistance Stamp your feet and refuse Attempt to do it but give up half way through Which is an example of best practices that can help prevent slips, trips, and falls? Good housekeeping procedures Closing all drawers and cabinet doors Cleaning up spills immediately Wearing the proper shoes All of the above Incorrect manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury at work. It causes work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) which account for over a third of all workplace injuries.... True False Which part of the body is most at risk from manual handling injuries? The eyes The teeth The back The earlobes What is the ideal height, in relation to your body, to carry a load? A B C Which of the following are not manual handling activities? A B C While climbing up or down a flight of stairs, to maximize safety, you should… Hold the handrails Jump steps to climb faster Slide down the handrails Run up and down Name Business Email Phone Number Contact MSL Call us today on 0333 1234450 or fill out the form on our contact page and we will get back to you. Contact Us
