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HS&E MAP practice question: Manual handling (3 of 4)

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A designer specifies concrete blocks over 20 kg, and the plan is for two people to lift each one.

What does HSE say?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. It is fine, as two people share the weight
  2. B. Heavy blocks should be thrown rather than lifted
  3. C. Only one strong worker should lift them
  4. D. This is no longer recommended
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. HSE no longer recommends two-person lifting of these blocks.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Throwing heavy loads causes injuries.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. That increases the risk of injury.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE says two-person lifting of blocks over 20 kg is no longer recommended, and the lightest block that meets the specification should be chosen.

Explanation

Choose the lightest block that meets the specification. Two-person lifting of blocks over 20 kg is no longer recommended.

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