Free mock exam
Risk Assessment & Reduction — Manual Handling Practice
Free topic-focused mock exam: 30 random questions from a pool of 40 on Risk Assessment & Reduction, drawn from the wider Manual Handling bank. 35-minute timer, 70% to pass, worked explanation on every question. Use this when you've taken the full mock once and want to drill the topics you got wrong.
- Questions
- 30
- Time limit
- 35 min
- Pass mark
- 70% · 21/30
- Question bank
- 40
Free, no sign-up. Retake as many times as you like — different questions each time.
Sample questions
01What is the HSE guideline weight for lifting at waist height close to the body for men?
- A25 kg
- B10 kg
- C16 kg
- D35 kg
Why: The HSE guideline weight for men lifting close to the body at waist height (the optimum position) is 25 kg. This is a guideline, not a legal limit, and applies under ideal conditions. The guideline reduces as distance from the body or height above/below waist increases.
02What is the HSE guideline weight for lifting at waist height close to the body for women?
- A10 kg
- B20 kg
- C16 kg
- D25 kg
Why: The HSE guideline weight for women lifting close to the body at waist height is 16 kg. Women's guideline weights are approximately two-thirds of the men's guidelines. These figures apply under ideal conditions and must be reduced for adverse factors.
03Which of the following is a mechanical aid that can help reduce manual handling risks?
- AA sack truck or trolley
- BA high-visibility vest
- CA pair of safety glasses
- DA safety helmet
Why: A sack truck or trolley is a mechanical aid designed to reduce the need for manual lifting and carrying. Mechanical aids help by supporting the weight of the load and reducing the physical effort required from the handler.
Common questions
Is the Risk Assessment & Reduction mock exam free?
Yes — 100% free, no sign-up needed. Questions are pulled at random from a substantial bank, with a worked explanation on every question after you submit.
Can I retake the mock exam?
Yes. Every attempt picks a different random selection and reshuffles the options, so each retake gives you genuinely new questions. No limit on retakes.
Does this count towards the real qualification?
No — this is independent practice material. To gain the actual qualification you need to sit the official assessment through an approved provider.
