CPCS 4 day slinger signaller all duties novice course
Questions With Complete Solutions
A 1-tonne webbing sling is attached to a load using a choke
hitch. What is the maximum weight the accessory is allowed to
lift? (Note. The tester may provide a different figure in order to
check understanding) Correct Answers 0.8 tonne (800kg) (or as
per testers revised figure)
a) Name THREE different types of lifting accessories, and b)
state ONE advantage of each compared to other types of
available lifting accessories. Correct Answers (The list and
advantages are numerous and to be decided by the tester)
A) on hoist rope-equipped lifting equipment, how does the
number of lines or falls of rope affect the lifting capacity?
B) how is hoist speed affected when the number of lines (or falls
of rope) is reduced? Correct Answers A) it can increase lifting
capacity
B) it can increase hoist speed.
a) On mobile-type lifting equipment, what can apply loading or
pressure to the ground
b) name TWO ways that pressure can be reduced. Correct
Answers a) Tracks and wheels
b)
1) by reducing the machines overall weight
2) by increasing the surface area of the weight-bearing
component(s)
,A) on the lifting-capacity diagram chart within Section A40,
name component A
B)state it's function Correct Answers A) shortening clutch
B) shortens ONE leg of a multi-leg CHAIN sling.
A) what determines the minimum distances that any part of plant
and machinery has to be kept from overhead electricity lines.
B) explain why a distance should be kept? Correct Answers A)
the voltage of the electricity line and type of support (e.g. metal
pylons/wooden poles etc.)
B) high voltage electricity can arc across large gaps in certain
distances.
A) what does the safe working load (SWL), as stamped on
lifting accessories, indicate?
B) what action should be taken of the SWL if not marked in a
lifting accessory? Correct Answers A) the maximum load that
the accessory is allowed to lift in certain configurations
B) the accessory cannot be used.
A) what is meant by the rated (lifting) capacity of lifting
equipment?
B) who determines it? Correct Answers A) the maximum
lifting capacity of for any PARTICULAR configuration.
B) the lifting equipment manufacturer.
a) What is the purpose of a Method statement, lift plan and b)
what is required of the slinger/signaller? Correct Answers a) A
document that gives specific instructions on how to SAFELY
perform the lifting operation
b) COMPLY with the method statement
, a) when is a trial lift carried out and b) name THREE checks to
be made? Correct Answers a) just after the weight of the load is
taken on EACH lift
b)
1) the load is supported,
2) load is level
3) that the lifting accessories are attached correctly.
a) who is allowed to issue lifting accessory test certificates and
b) when are they issued? Correct Answers a) AUTHORISED
and COMPETENT individuals
b) After testing
Before being guided by a signaller for a pick and carry duty,
what instruction should be given to the machine operator by the
signaller if they lose sight of each other? Correct Answers Stop
the machine until the signaller becomes visible.
Before guiding and assisting the movement of mobile lifting
equipment that is being repositioned to carry out a new lifting
operation
a) what should the marshaller or signaller ensure
b) with whom? Correct Answers a) that the machine is set up
correctly for travel
b) the operator of the machine
During a lift, it is suspected that a lifting accessory exceeded the
rated capacity. What would be the course of action? Correct
Answers Land the load
Take accessory out of service IMMEDIATELY
Questions With Complete Solutions
A 1-tonne webbing sling is attached to a load using a choke
hitch. What is the maximum weight the accessory is allowed to
lift? (Note. The tester may provide a different figure in order to
check understanding) Correct Answers 0.8 tonne (800kg) (or as
per testers revised figure)
a) Name THREE different types of lifting accessories, and b)
state ONE advantage of each compared to other types of
available lifting accessories. Correct Answers (The list and
advantages are numerous and to be decided by the tester)
A) on hoist rope-equipped lifting equipment, how does the
number of lines or falls of rope affect the lifting capacity?
B) how is hoist speed affected when the number of lines (or falls
of rope) is reduced? Correct Answers A) it can increase lifting
capacity
B) it can increase hoist speed.
a) On mobile-type lifting equipment, what can apply loading or
pressure to the ground
b) name TWO ways that pressure can be reduced. Correct
Answers a) Tracks and wheels
b)
1) by reducing the machines overall weight
2) by increasing the surface area of the weight-bearing
component(s)
,A) on the lifting-capacity diagram chart within Section A40,
name component A
B)state it's function Correct Answers A) shortening clutch
B) shortens ONE leg of a multi-leg CHAIN sling.
A) what determines the minimum distances that any part of plant
and machinery has to be kept from overhead electricity lines.
B) explain why a distance should be kept? Correct Answers A)
the voltage of the electricity line and type of support (e.g. metal
pylons/wooden poles etc.)
B) high voltage electricity can arc across large gaps in certain
distances.
A) what does the safe working load (SWL), as stamped on
lifting accessories, indicate?
B) what action should be taken of the SWL if not marked in a
lifting accessory? Correct Answers A) the maximum load that
the accessory is allowed to lift in certain configurations
B) the accessory cannot be used.
A) what is meant by the rated (lifting) capacity of lifting
equipment?
B) who determines it? Correct Answers A) the maximum
lifting capacity of for any PARTICULAR configuration.
B) the lifting equipment manufacturer.
a) What is the purpose of a Method statement, lift plan and b)
what is required of the slinger/signaller? Correct Answers a) A
document that gives specific instructions on how to SAFELY
perform the lifting operation
b) COMPLY with the method statement
, a) when is a trial lift carried out and b) name THREE checks to
be made? Correct Answers a) just after the weight of the load is
taken on EACH lift
b)
1) the load is supported,
2) load is level
3) that the lifting accessories are attached correctly.
a) who is allowed to issue lifting accessory test certificates and
b) when are they issued? Correct Answers a) AUTHORISED
and COMPETENT individuals
b) After testing
Before being guided by a signaller for a pick and carry duty,
what instruction should be given to the machine operator by the
signaller if they lose sight of each other? Correct Answers Stop
the machine until the signaller becomes visible.
Before guiding and assisting the movement of mobile lifting
equipment that is being repositioned to carry out a new lifting
operation
a) what should the marshaller or signaller ensure
b) with whom? Correct Answers a) that the machine is set up
correctly for travel
b) the operator of the machine
During a lift, it is suspected that a lifting accessory exceeded the
rated capacity. What would be the course of action? Correct
Answers Land the load
Take accessory out of service IMMEDIATELY
