Trolley Jacks & Axel Stands

Question 1

What dose SWL stand for?

Answer 1

Safe working load

Question 2

What are the common axle stands in the RAF?

Answer 2

2000kg
4000kg
8000kg

Question 3

Jack construction

What is the lifting / lowering Handle used for?

Answer 3

Used to raise and lower the jack

Question 4

Jack Construction

What is the carriage / ram assembly used for?

Answer 4

This is the side plates which are bolted or welded parallel

Question 5

Jack Construction

What is the foot operated pedal?

Answer 5

Used to speed lift the ram / jack into position

Question 6

Jack Construction

What is the rear castor wheel?

Answer 6

Used to position the jack

Question 7

Jack Construction

What is the crutch / pad?

Answer 7

Component that engages the load normally has protrusions that prevent slippage

Question 8

Jack Construction

What is the fixed wheel?

Answer 8

Used to position the jack

Question 9

What regulations are jacks subjected to?

Answer 9

Provision abs use of work equipment regulations 1998 (PUWER)

Question 10

Pre use and after use checks on castor and fixed wheels ?

Answer 10

Check for cracks
Chunks missing
Free to rotate

Question 11

Pre use and after use checks of a carriage assembly ?

Answer 11

Check for damage- twisting

Question 12

Pre use and after use checks or a crutch

Answer 12

No damage

Never use jack without a crutch

Question 13

Pre use and after use checks of an operating handle ?

Answer 13

Check for bends and twists

Question 14

Pre use and after use checks for a foot operated pedal

Answer 14

Check for damage

Question 15

What are the 3 common positions for placement of an axle stand

Answer 15

Front axle
Rear axle
Chassis