APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) — Question 107

From a health and safety perspective, which of the following sets of parameters must be taken into account when considering manual material handling?

Answer options

• A. Task, working environment, equipment, and individual capacity
• B. Task, load, layout, and equipment
• C. Layout, load, working environment, and individual capacity
• D. Task, load, working environment, and individual capacity

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because it includes critical factors such as the task being performed, the load to be handled, the working environment, and the individual's capacity to safely perform the task. Options A, B, and C either omit key components or include unnecessary elements that do not directly relate to health and safety in manual material handling.