CPCS A73 BANKSMAN THEORY QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A load has just been delivered to a site on a vehicle. Before the
securing/restraining gear securing the load is released, what
should be ensured? Correct Answers the area is clear of
unnecessary personnel, assess the load to make sure it is stable
A) In principle, what is the main responsibility of the plant and
vehicle marshaller and B) who remains responsible for ensuring
the safe movement of the plant or vehicle Correct Answers A)
safety B) the driver is responsible for their own movement
A) in what situation can barriers that are segregating a working
are be removed and B) when should they be replaced? Correct
Answers A) only move them when authorized and B) replace
the barrier immediately afterwards
A) Name three things that would need to be reported to the
supervisor as soon as they occur and B) why should this be
undertaken immediately? Correct Answers A) any changes to
the risk assessment, unscheduled deliveries, any unauthorized
vehicles on site, unplanned movement of plant, if an accident
occurs B) so the situation can be dealt with quickly and
efficiently
A) What should be considered before anyone unlatched and
opens any tailgates to discharge a load and B) before raising the
body? Correct Answers A) people are clear of the tailgate and
discharging area and B) the material can flow without getting
stuck
, A) What should the marshaller check before they start to guide
and assist an item of plant that is being repositioned? B) What is
the general rule for the positioning of the cab on a 360 degree
slew type machine when traveling? C) When would there be an
exception to this rule? Correct Answers A) ask if the plant is
correctly configured for travel B) the operator should face the
direction of travel if possible C) when in a confined space, the
plant might not be able to rotate
A) When would glowsticks or flashlights be used and B) how do
they convey information to a driver/operator and C) what is the
advantage of using a glowstick for maneuvering purposes?
Correct Answers A) when it is dark or there are poor light
conditions B) either red or green lights C) these signals are clear
from a long distance
Before a marshaller approaches an item of plant or vehicle to
relay movement instructions to the driver/operator, what two
actions must be undertaken? Correct Answers get the driver's
attention, the vehicle is turned off, signal if it is safe to approach
Before being asked to marshal plant or vehicles within a new or
unfamiliar work area, what does the marshaller need to undergo?
Correct Answers familiarization with the area, area induction,
knowledge of different routes and hazards
Before marshaling a reversing item of plant or vehicle into an
enclosed spaces what three things should be ensured before
movements begin? Correct Answers don't be between the
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
A load has just been delivered to a site on a vehicle. Before the
securing/restraining gear securing the load is released, what
should be ensured? Correct Answers the area is clear of
unnecessary personnel, assess the load to make sure it is stable
A) In principle, what is the main responsibility of the plant and
vehicle marshaller and B) who remains responsible for ensuring
the safe movement of the plant or vehicle Correct Answers A)
safety B) the driver is responsible for their own movement
A) in what situation can barriers that are segregating a working
are be removed and B) when should they be replaced? Correct
Answers A) only move them when authorized and B) replace
the barrier immediately afterwards
A) Name three things that would need to be reported to the
supervisor as soon as they occur and B) why should this be
undertaken immediately? Correct Answers A) any changes to
the risk assessment, unscheduled deliveries, any unauthorized
vehicles on site, unplanned movement of plant, if an accident
occurs B) so the situation can be dealt with quickly and
efficiently
A) What should be considered before anyone unlatched and
opens any tailgates to discharge a load and B) before raising the
body? Correct Answers A) people are clear of the tailgate and
discharging area and B) the material can flow without getting
stuck
, A) What should the marshaller check before they start to guide
and assist an item of plant that is being repositioned? B) What is
the general rule for the positioning of the cab on a 360 degree
slew type machine when traveling? C) When would there be an
exception to this rule? Correct Answers A) ask if the plant is
correctly configured for travel B) the operator should face the
direction of travel if possible C) when in a confined space, the
plant might not be able to rotate
A) When would glowsticks or flashlights be used and B) how do
they convey information to a driver/operator and C) what is the
advantage of using a glowstick for maneuvering purposes?
Correct Answers A) when it is dark or there are poor light
conditions B) either red or green lights C) these signals are clear
from a long distance
Before a marshaller approaches an item of plant or vehicle to
relay movement instructions to the driver/operator, what two
actions must be undertaken? Correct Answers get the driver's
attention, the vehicle is turned off, signal if it is safe to approach
Before being asked to marshal plant or vehicles within a new or
unfamiliar work area, what does the marshaller need to undergo?
Correct Answers familiarization with the area, area induction,
knowledge of different routes and hazards
Before marshaling a reversing item of plant or vehicle into an
enclosed spaces what three things should be ensured before
movements begin? Correct Answers don't be between the
