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**All Wales NHS Manual Handling Passport Scheme** **Module B -- Inanimate Load Handling and Practical Application of Ergonomics** **Knowledge Check** **NAME: Paris DATE:** Q. 1 -- What is the purpose of a risk assessment? Is to identify potential hazards that could lead to injury or accidents w...

**All Wales NHS Manual Handling Passport Scheme** **Module B -- Inanimate Load Handling and Practical Application of Ergonomics** **Knowledge Check** **NAME: Paris DATE:** Q. 1 -- What is the purpose of a risk assessment? Is to identify potential hazards that could lead to injury or accidents when lifting, carrying, or moving objects. By assessing these risks, employers can implement measures to minimise the chance of harm, such as providing training, using appropriate equipment, or adjusting tasks to reduce strain. A risk assessment ensures that tasks are carried out safely and within the physical capabilities of workers, helping to prevent injuries like strains, sprains. Q. 2 -- What is a HAZARD? A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, injury, illness, or damage. Hazards can take many forms, such as physical objects like sharp tools or machinery, substances like chemicals or fumes, environmental conditions like slippery floors or extreme temperatures, or even workplace practices like improper lifting techniques or repetitive tasks. Q. 3 -- What does TILEE stand for? T ask Individual Load Environment Equipment Q. 4 -- How many "parts" make up the human spine? 5 Q. 5 -- List 3 checks that you should do before completing any manual handling task: 1. Check the environment is safe for manoeuvres 2. Check the safe working load is sufficient 3. Ensure you have the correct training for the equipment Q. 6 -- What part of your back should your office chair support? Chair back should support the small of the back. Back should be fairly upright when typing Q. 7 -- At what height should the top of your monitor casing be Eyes Eye / Shoulder / Waist Q. 8 -- A risk assessment should be Suitable and Sufficient Q. 9 -- Ergonomics is about designing the job to fit the person rather than making the person fit the job Q. 10 -- What do the F and the Y in FLUENCY stand for? Feet L -- Load U -- Unlock E -- Even N -- Natural C -- Control Y our back