Practice question

What is the maximum allowed weight limit for a Type A package carried by hand by a transport worker without lifting equipment?

  1. Strictly 1 kg maximum under ADR law
  2. Subject to standard manual handling safety limits (e.g. 25 kg recommended ergonomic cap), though Type A packages themselves have no maximum gross mass limit if lifted mechanically
  3. Strictly 100 tonnes
  4. Hand lifting of Type A packages is prohibited under all circumstances

Answer: B — Subject to standard manual handling safety limits (e.g. 25 kg recommended ergonomic cap), though Type A packages themselves have no maximum gross mass limit if lifted mechanically

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