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HS&E Operatives practice question: Manual handling (7 of 7)

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You have picked up a heavy box and need to put it on a bench behind you.

How should you turn?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Keep your feet still and twist at the waist
  2. B. Throw the box onto the bench
  3. C. Lean sideways and drop it on the bench
  4. D. Move your feet to turn, without twisting your back
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Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Twisting your back while holding a load is a common cause of back injury.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. You could miss, drop it on someone or hurt yourself.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. HSE says avoid leaning sideways while handling.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE's good handling technique says avoid twisting your back or leaning sideways, especially while your back is bent.

Explanation

Don't twist your back or lean sideways when handling. Turn by moving your feet.

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