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Question 1

48. State TWO possible effects if plant and vehicles stray from or fail to stay on designated haul/access routes.

Answer 1

1) Collision proximity hazards
2) Damage to underground services

Question 2

49. If the marshaller is guiding an item of plant or a vehicle near to the edge of an excavation/tipping zone for tipping a load, what control measures must they ensure are in place?

Answer 2

PEBS

• P:hysical barriers
• E:dge protection
• B:erm of spoil
• S:top blocks

Question 3

50. If marshalling a vehicle in an area having limited light during hours of darkness/dusk what would be the first main consideration?

Answer 3

Requesting additional lighting

Question 4

51. When a marshalling operation for vehicle movements is being planned, list in the order of importance, the FOUR stages that should be taken into account (e.g. what is the first consideration of any planning, then the second stage if the first stage is not achievable etc.)

Answer 4

Remember ERIC!

E:liminate vehicle movements
R:educe the need to reverse
I:solate the area (barriers)
C:ontrol movement within the isolated area (Marshall)

Question 5

52. Before a marshaller approaches an item of plant or vehicle to relay movement instructions to the driver/operator, what TWO actions must be undertaken?

Answer 5

1) The driver/operator must give authority for the marshaller to approach
2) The engine must be stopped (or isolated) before instructions are given.

Question 6

53. Name FOUR different types or levels of disciplinary actions or sanctions that can be applied (by employers and judicial bodies) to plant and vehicle marshallers where they do not comply with or follow legislation and regulations.

Answer 6

1) Verbal warning
2) Written warning
3) Dismissal
4) Prosecution

Question 7

54. Before marshalling a reversing item of plant or vehicle into an enclosed space, what THREE things should be ensured before movements begin?

Answer 7

1) There is sufficient clearance between the plant/vehicle and sides of the structure.
2) The marshaller is not between the vehicle and the sides of the structure (small gaps)
3) An escape route has been identified.

Question 8

55. What TWO things should be considered when selecting a place of refuge or safety within a designated manoeuvring area?

Answer 8

1) That it is easily accessible.
2) Provides protection from vehicle movements and other works.