OSHA 10 - Material Handling Quiz | 100% Correct
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
Question 1: Mechanical material handing involves using your body to complete a task such as carrying a
heavy tool or stacking boxes. - ✔✔False
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of mechanical materials handling? - ✔✔Lifting
something with a crane
Question 3: What are some of the most common material handing hazards as cited by workers?
a) Falling Objects
b) Faulty Equipment
c) Lifting large items
d) Unbalanced loads
e) Bending and turning - ✔✔
a) Falling Objects
b) Faulty Equipment
c) Lifting large items
d) Unbalanced loads
e) Bending and turning
Question 4: In the previous case study, what could the employer have done to prevent the material
hazard?
a) Have an injury prevention plan in place
b) Start and maintain a training program
c) Add some form of external support the paper bales
d) All of the above - ✔✔d) All of the Above
Question 5: What is the most common injury caused by materials handling hazards? -
✔✔Musculoskeletal disorders
, Question 1: Which of the following motions is commonly cited as a cause for back injuries?
a) Bending
b) Pushing
c) Lifting
d) All of the Above - ✔✔d) All of the Above
Question 2: Make sure to keep ___________ clear of obstructions to prevent worker injuries and
damaged materials. - ✔✔Aisles and passageways
Question 3: Bad housekeeping can lead to a disorderly worksite, which can lead to a decrease in
productivity and an increase in workplace injuries. - ✔✔True
Question 4: Which of the following openings does not require a guardrail? - ✔✔Potholes
Question 5: Around 20 to 25 percent of forklift-related injuries were related to __________. -
✔✔Inadequate training
Question 1: Ergonomics is based on the principle that the job should be adapted to fit the person rather
than forcing the person to fit the job. - ✔✔True
Question 2: When lifting a load, you should always: - ✔✔Keep the load close to your body
Question 3: To prevent potential hazards when storing materials, workers should join materials that are
non-compatible. - ✔✔False
Question 4: When storing flammable materials, flammable liquids must be: - ✔✔Stored apart from each
other, separated by a fire wall
Question 5: Bags, containers and bundles stored in tiers must be ______________ so that they are stable
and secure against sliding or collapse.
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
Question 1: Mechanical material handing involves using your body to complete a task such as carrying a
heavy tool or stacking boxes. - ✔✔False
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of mechanical materials handling? - ✔✔Lifting
something with a crane
Question 3: What are some of the most common material handing hazards as cited by workers?
a) Falling Objects
b) Faulty Equipment
c) Lifting large items
d) Unbalanced loads
e) Bending and turning - ✔✔
a) Falling Objects
b) Faulty Equipment
c) Lifting large items
d) Unbalanced loads
e) Bending and turning
Question 4: In the previous case study, what could the employer have done to prevent the material
hazard?
a) Have an injury prevention plan in place
b) Start and maintain a training program
c) Add some form of external support the paper bales
d) All of the above - ✔✔d) All of the Above
Question 5: What is the most common injury caused by materials handling hazards? -
✔✔Musculoskeletal disorders
, Question 1: Which of the following motions is commonly cited as a cause for back injuries?
a) Bending
b) Pushing
c) Lifting
d) All of the Above - ✔✔d) All of the Above
Question 2: Make sure to keep ___________ clear of obstructions to prevent worker injuries and
damaged materials. - ✔✔Aisles and passageways
Question 3: Bad housekeeping can lead to a disorderly worksite, which can lead to a decrease in
productivity and an increase in workplace injuries. - ✔✔True
Question 4: Which of the following openings does not require a guardrail? - ✔✔Potholes
Question 5: Around 20 to 25 percent of forklift-related injuries were related to __________. -
✔✔Inadequate training
Question 1: Ergonomics is based on the principle that the job should be adapted to fit the person rather
than forcing the person to fit the job. - ✔✔True
Question 2: When lifting a load, you should always: - ✔✔Keep the load close to your body
Question 3: To prevent potential hazards when storing materials, workers should join materials that are
non-compatible. - ✔✔False
Question 4: When storing flammable materials, flammable liquids must be: - ✔✔Stored apart from each
other, separated by a fire wall
Question 5: Bags, containers and bundles stored in tiers must be ______________ so that they are stable
and secure against sliding or collapse.
