C7.2 Lifting eqpmt

Question 1

LOLER definition of lifting eqpmt

Answer 1

work eqpmt for lifting or lowering loads, inc attachments

Question 2

types of crane

Answer 2

mobile - lift & slew
tower - construction
overhead - workshops, cab driven or pendant

Question 3

types of lift & hoist

Answer 3

passenger lift
patient hoist
stair lift
window cleaning cradle
materials hoist - construction, mobile or fixed to building

Question 4

crane hazards

Answer 4

overturn
overload
collision
failure of load bearing part
loss of load
impaired vision

Question 5

crane control measures

Answer 5

properly planned
stable level ground
crane SWL
correct erect / dismantle
enough space
non essential person kept clear
good weather
structural checks
preuse checks
suitable lifting eqpmt
load indicators
load/radius indicators
automatic SWL indicator
hold to run controls
safe access
no passengers
tested / examined lifting gear

Question 6

gin wheel

Answer 6

pulley & rope

Question 7

gin wheel hazards

Answer 7

loss of wheel from fixing point

loss of load

Question 8

gin wheel controls

Answer 8

securely fixed
safety catch on hook
safe platform to detach load

Question 9

hoist / lift hazards

Answer 9

overturn
collapse
strike person near / under platform
mechanical failure
load falls
fail in high position
persons stranded

Question 10

hoist / lift controls

Answer 10

enclosed
gates at landings
SWL
inspections
correct selection, design, construction
maintenance
safety devices
secondary holdback systems (rope failure)

Question 11

scissor lift hazards

Answer 11

crush
fall from platform - people, materials
overload
overturn
sheer effect of closing mechanism

Question 12

scissor lift controls

Answer 12

competent user
guard around scissor mechanism
persons kept clear
SSW if items dropped near scissor mechanism

Question 13

vehicle inspection lift hazards

Answer 13

vehicle fall / roll due to incorrect positioning
crush
overturn
collapse

Question 14

vehicle inspection lift controls

Answer 14

flat level ground
vehicle positioned centrally
secure vehicle wheels
operate steadily
check stability at low level
stand clear

Question 15

MEWP hazards

Answer 15

too close to overhead items, eg power cables
head injury
injury to protruding limbs
falls from height
collision with other vehicles

Question 16

MEWP controls

Answer 16

competent user
guard rails, toe boards
harness
firm level ground
cordoned off work area
tyres properly inflated
well lit
outriggers deployed

Question 17

LOLER reg 4

Answer 17

lifting eqpmt of adequate strength and stability for each load

Question 18

derating

Answer 18

overall lifting capacity is that of the lowest SWL

Question 19

lifting personnel competence

Answer 19

over 18 yrs old unless under direct supervision for training

adequately trained

Question 20

competent person

Answer 20

plans lift

Question 21

load handler

Answer 21

attaches / detaches load

Question 22

authorised person

Answer 22

ensures load safely attached

Question 23

operator

Answer 23

operates crane

Question 24

responsible person

Answer 24

banksman

Question 25

assistants

Answer 25

relay communications

Question 26

LOLER reg 9

Answer 26

``` thorough exam before first use, after assembly, and every 12 mths, 6 mths if lift people, after exceptional circs ```

Question 27

LOLER Reg 10

Answer 27

written report as soon as poss after exam

Question 28

LOLER Reg 11

Answer 28

report to be kept for duration of its validity

Question 29

lifting equipment location

Answer 29

so low risk of hitting person or other structure / eqpmt weight distribution on ground ground surveys power lines no suspended loads over people / occupied buildings

Question 30

factors affecting stability

Answer 30

wind slopes ground conditions

Question 31

stability control measures

Answer 31

``` correct installation anchoring firm ground outriggers avoid slopes decrease load radius if uphill ```

Question 32

lift plan considerations

Answer 32

``` load - weight, shape, centre of gravity, lift points, construction eqpmt & accessories proposed route of load team required & competency SSW & RA environ - ground, weather trial lift derigging ```

Question 33

types of lifting accessories

Answer 33

``` chain slings - single & multi leg wire rope slings fibre rope slings round slings eyebolts shackles hooks block & tackle ```

Question 34

chain sling advantages

Answer 34

resist abrasion & corrosion | warning of excess loading = elongated links

Question 35

synthetic fibre slings

Answer 35

strong durable some resist chemicals suspect to abrasion damage, sunlight damage

Question 36

eyebolts

Answer 36

dynamo = straight lift only collar - straight & angle collar & ring = angle only

Question 37

plate clamp

Answer 37

used for sheets of metal | not suitable for heavy loads

Question 38

case or drum sling

Answer 38

loads under 1 tonne keep as close as poss to 60 degrees check drum rim condition

Question 39

shackles

Answer 39

fix sling to load or eyebolt or to join slings

Question 40

lifting hooks

Answer 40

safety catch or 'moused' with wire, rope, strap