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HS&E Operatives practice question: Manual handling (6 of 7) B. Occupational health A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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Your supervisor tells you that one kind of accident causes more over-7-day injuries in construction than any other.
Which is it?
Choose one answer.
A A. Burns from hot workB B. Being struck by lightningC C. Manual handlingD D. Electric shocks from power toolsShow the answer and explanation Answer: C
A. Wrong: Wrong. Burns happen, but handling is the most commonly reported cause.B. Wrong: Wrong. This is very rare.C. Right: Right. HSE says handling is the most commonly reported cause of over-7-day injuries in construction.D. Wrong: Wrong. Electric shocks can be serious, but handling causes more over-7-day injuries.Explanation Manual handling causes more over-7-day injuries in construction than anything else. Avoid it, use aids, and lift safely.
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