Solutions
And operators been asked to transport material from one side to
another, using the public highway for which the road traffic act
applies what effect this has on the activity? Correct Answers
The operator must have a full license appropriate, load weight
must be assessed for the road allowance and the distance must
be no more than 1000 yards.
And three ways in which an operator can minimise the impact
upon the environment, whilst using the machine? Correct
Answers Turn off when not in use, usual lower ribs, plan your
work, you've biofuels, clear spillages up and maintain the
machine correctly.
Apart from the operator, who else may need to use the operators
manual? Correct Answers Planner, supervisor, low loader,
driver, and the maintenance team
Before leaving the cab for a rest break, after Parking and
switching off the machine, what final actions must be carried
out? Correct Answers The vehicle must be secured isolator
removed to prevent unauthorised access from use.
Explain the difference between longitude and transfers axle
differential locks? Correct Answers Longitudinal axle locks,
lock the axles together, transverse axle locks the diffs together.
Give one advantage and two disadvantages to rear mounted
cameras? Correct Answers The advantages it covers blindspot
, where the mirrors cannot see disadvantages. the Sun can get in
on the camera and also it can be get covered in mud.
Give two examples of where the work at height regulations may
apply to a dump truck? Correct Answers When carrying out
any maintenance, or when getting on and off the vehicle.
Give two reasons why the dump truck operator should have an
understanding of the type of soil being transported Correct
Answers Because of the weight of the load the live load and
movement could go stability issues when driving
How can a plant operator contribute in ensuring repeat business
with a client or principal contractor? Correct Answers Be
punctual cooperate with the employer by follow risk
assessments and method statements, get on with fellow workers.
How can a qualification or card benefit a plan operator? Correct
Answers It gives them credibility proof of training, better
promotional prospects and better wages.
If a dump truck is classified by the manufacturer as a 30 ton
machine. What does this mean? Correct Answers Maximum 30
movement on the road
If a load has to be tipped on a slope, what may happen if the
load is tipped downhill, and why? Correct Answers Firstly, the
centre of gravity move upward and rearward, which can cause
lateral instability, and also the load can roll down, continue to
roll down the hill and could cause an accident.