Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, which is the correct order of action for an employer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Avoid, then assess, then reduce the risk of injury
- Step 1: The regulations tell employers to avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable. Step 2. Where it cannot be avoided, the risk is assessed and then reduced as far as practicable. Answer: Avoid, then assess, then reduce the risk of injury. Why not the others: The other sequences leave out avoidance as the first step or put training and equipment before an assessment.
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