Unit 3 - Musculoskeletal Hazards And Controls

Question 1

Identify 4 wrulds?

Answer 1

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Bursitis

Tennis elbow

Tenosynovitis

Question 2

What factors can lead to a wruld?

Answer 2

Repetivite movements 
Awkward movements 
Force and grip 
Frequency and duriation of tasks 
Low temperatures 
Vibration 
Pre existing medical conditions

Question 3

Name 3 controls for wrulds?

Answer 3

Risk assessment

Adjustable equipment

Training and supervision

Regular breaks

Automation

Question 4

Name 5 conditions that may arise from a poorly designed work station?

Answer 4

Wrulds

Musculoskeletal disorders

Postural problems

Cramp
Fatigue 
Stress
Eye problems 
Headaches

Question 5

In relation to dse who is classed as a user?

Answer 5

Workers who use dse for at least 1 hour continuously on a more or less daily basis

Question 6

What would be assessed under dse ?

Answer 6

Screen - text size, top of screen at eye level, adjustable contrast and brightness

Keyboard - separate from screen, able to be tilted, characters readable

Mouse - support for wrist or forearm, close to user (to avoid over reaching), adjust speed and accuracy.

Furniture - size of work surface, stable chair, feet flat on floor

Environment- suitable lighting, comfortable temperature, adequate ventilation

Question 7

When should dse assessments be reviewed

Answer 7

Major changes made to equipment, work environment

New user at work station

Workstations relocated

Task changes considerably

Question 8

Give 3 things that can help prevent negative health affects arising from dse

Answer 8

Vary the task

Look away from the screen occasionally

Take breaks to prevent fatigue

Question 9

what shoukd be covered in dse training?

Answer 9

Risks 
Good posture 
How to adjust furniture 
Organise the workplace to avoid awkward or repetitive movements 
Reducing screen glare 
Adjusting the screen 
Who to ask for dse help

Question 10

Define manual handling?

Answer 10

The transporting or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force.

Any lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling

Question 11

What are the necessary requirements of a manual handling risk assessment?

Answer 11

Task

Individual

Load

Environment

Question 12

How do we minimise risk in relation to manual handling?

Answer 12

Mechanical assistance

Reduce weight of load - split it

Reduce carrying distance 
Handles and shoulder straps 
Store goods at waist height 
Improve environment - non slip surface, lighting, heating 
Display the weight of loads 
Traning and supervision

Question 13

What is the rule of 2 person lifting

Answer 13

2 people can not lift twice as much as one person

Question 14

What should manual handling training cover?

Answer 14

Tile 
Common injuries 
Safe lifting techniques 
Appropriate systems of work 
Use of mechanical aids 
Practical demonstrations and assessments

Question 15

What is the safe lifting technique?

Answer 15

Plan the route 
Correct position of feet
Assess the load
Grip 
Natural back
Bend knees
Head up 
Lift smoothly 
Replace safely

Question 16

Define lifting and moving equipment

Answer 16

Any equipment used for lifting or lowering loads, including any attachments and accessories.

Question 17

What regulation covers lifting equipment

Answer 17

Loler

The lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations

Question 18

What should you consider during a risk assessment for lifting equipment?

Cranes 7 marks

Answer 18

Frequency 
Location
Nature and characteristics of the load.
Edge protection 
Safe access and egress 
Operators should be protected from noise, weather, dust etc

Question 19

5 things that may affect the stability of the lifting equipment?

Answer 19

Suitability of ground 
Nearby voids or excavations 
Hills or slopes 
Size and nature of the load 
Wind conditions

Question 20

4 ways you would improve the stability and strength of the lifting equipment?

Answer 20

Suitable base
Anchorage
Counterbalance
Ballast or outriggers/ stabilizers

Question 21

What are the two parts of a lifting plan?

Answer 21

Ensure the lifting equipment is suitable for the task

Planning of individual lifting operations so they can be conducted safely with the lifting equipment provided

Question 22

What 5 factors should be considered when choosing lifting equipment?

Answer 22

The load 
Where from and to
Frequency of the lift 
Environment 
Personnel and their skate

Question 23

Give 6 proximity hazards for lifting equipment

Answer 23

Overhead powerlines 
Structures 
Excavations 
Other lifting operations 
Low bridges 
Underground services such as drains

Question 24

When should all lifting equipment be inspected?

Answer 24

Before first use
Every 6 months for lifting people
Every 12 months if not lifting people
After exceptional circumstances such as high winds
A competent person may decide to inspect equipment at more regular intervals

Question 25

Give 2 examples of manually operated load handling equipment

Answer 25

Pallet truck Sack truck

Question 26

What are 4 hazards of manually operated load handling equipment?

Answer 26

Manual handling issues Trapping of foot or body Unstable loads Contact with pedestrians, plant or vehicles

Question 27

What control measures can reduce the risks of manually operated load handling equipment? 6 marks

Answer 27

``` Trained and competent operatives Pre use checks Mark with swl Regular maintenance and instruction Manual handling training Ensure the ground surface is in good condition ```

Question 28

Give two examples of powered load handling equipment?

Answer 28

Counterbalance lift truck Reach truck Side loading lift truck Pedestrian controlled lift truck

Question 29

Give 8 Hazards of powered load handling equipment?

Answer 29

``` Overturning Collisions Falling objects. Hazardous substances Power source Hot exhausts Ignition of flammable atmosphere Mechanical hazards - moving parts ```

Question 30

Give 8 controls of powered load handling equipment?

Answer 30

``` Driver training Inspections Segregation of vehicles and pedestrians One way systems Signage High visibility jackets Adequate lighting Rops Fops Seat belt Audibe / visual warning devices Parked in a secure place Keys removed when not in use ```

Question 31

Give 6 Hazards associated with lifts and hoists?

Answer 31

``` Crushing Entanglement. Hazardous substances Falls from height Collapse of equipment. Falling objects ```

Question 32

Give 6 controls of lifts and hoists?

Answer 32

``` Risk assessment Inspection Comply with swl Training and supervision. Use of interlocks to prevent doors opening unless it is safe to do so Isolatio for maintenance purposes ```

Question 33

5 hazards associated with conveyor belts

Answer 33

``` Pinch points Entanglement Contact with moving parts Materials falling from conveyor Manual handling/ ergonomic issues ```

Question 34

6 control measures for conveyors

Answer 34

``` Risk assessment Emergency stops Guard dangerous parts Nobody to ride conveyor. Training Supervision ```

Question 35

5 hazards associated with cranes?

Answer 35

``` Collision with pedestrians Overturn Falling objects Collapse Contact with overhead power lines ```

Question 36

8 controls of cranes

Answer 36

``` Lift plan Inspection Swl complied with Level ground Outriggers Cordon off lifting area Training Ppe ```