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PCV CPC Case Study 8

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Alice, a warehouse supervisor, is tasked with training new employees on safe manual handling techniques to prevent injuries. The warehouse regularly handles various loads that need to be transported or supported by hand. Alice emphasizes the importance of proper lifting, pushing, pulling techniques, and the use of handling aids. She also ensures that all workers are aware of the ergonomic considerations for operating vehicles within the warehouse.

There are 7 multiple choice questions in this PCV CPC case study. Read this carefully and ensure you fully understand the scenario before starting the test. You need to score 6 out of 7 to pass.

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1. Annual percentage of injuries due to manual handling in Alice's context? Give one answer
A About half
B Less than a quarter
C More than a third
D Over two-thirds
Correct Answer: C More than a third
Explanation: More than a third of all over-three-day injuries are caused by manual handling.
2. Optimal load positioning relative to the body during lifting, as taught by Alice? Give one answer
A At arm's length
B Below your knees
C Close to your waist
D Over your head
Correct Answer: C Close to your waist
Explanation: Keeping the load close to the waist minimises the risk of injury while lifting.
3. Pre-lifting checks advised by Alice for handling heavy loads? Give one answer
A Bend at the waist
B Lift with one hand
C Plan the lift and remove obstructions
D Start lifting immediately
Correct Answer: C Plan the lift and remove obstructions
Explanation: Planning the lift and removing obstructions helps in safe handling of the load.
4. Recommended foot positioning for lifting from ground, according to Alice? Give one answer
A Apart with one leg slightly forward
B Both legs fully stretched
C One leg behind the body
D Together and parallel
Correct Answer: A Apart with one leg slightly forward
Explanation: Feet should be apart with one leg slightly forward to maintain balance.
5. Alice's advice to prevent back twisting during lifting? Give one answer
A Keep your feet stationary
B Lift and twist simultaneously
C Turn by moving your feet
D Twist at the waist
Correct Answer: C Turn by moving your feet
Explanation: Turning by moving your feet prevents twisting the back while lifting.
6. Ideal handle height for push/pull devices in manual handling, as per Alice? Give one answer
A Above the head
B At knee level
C Below the waist
D Between shoulder and waist
Correct Answer: D Between shoulder and waist
Explanation: Handle heights should be between the shoulder and waist for ergonomic pushing and pulling.
7. Alice's guideline for force application using handling aids on flat surfaces? Give one answer
A 10% of the load weight
B 50% of the load weight
C At least 2% of the load weight
D No force needed
Correct Answer: C At least 2% of the load weight
Explanation: At least 2% of the load weight is needed to move a load on a flat surface with a handling aid.