EN_Technical Test Theory_87 QUESTIONS AND
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1. Why must the controls be isolated Unplanned movement can cause injury.
before each load can be attached or
disconnected by the slinger?
2. Describe a physical method of Rotate the bucket throughout the full working
checking that a bucket is fully range several times or place the bucket lightly on
secured to the quick-hitch coupler the ground and try to unhook the coupler from the
prior to work. bucket through machine movement. (Other
methods may exist, which can be accepted by the
tester.)
3. What THREE main duties of the In summary: a) Take reasonable care for
Health and Safety at Work Act must THEMSELVES and OTHERS who may be affected
employees follow? by their actions. b) CO-OPERATE with the
employer. c) Not intentionally or recklessly
INTERFERE with health and safety issues etc.
, 4. When working in a confined area a) The gap between the counterweight and a
or space: a) what danger can be structure being reduced or contacting the
present with regards to the object/structure when slewing. b) When the gap will
counterweight of the machine, b) be less than 600 mm. c) Ensure sufficient clearance
when should measures be taken and or block off access routes.
c) what measures should be
implemented?
5. What is the purpose of a risk To identify and place control measures on hazards.
assessment?
6. When must a banksman/signaller When the operator is unable to face the intended
be used before moving an direction of travel (such as when reversing).
excavator?
7. What are the possible outcomes of Case dismissal, fine, imprisonment.
prosecution for not complying with
legislation and regulations?
8. If both travel levers (or travel Rearwards.
pedal for wheeled machines) are
pushed forwards when the track
motors (or driving wheels) are in front
of the cab, in which direction would
the machine move?
9. Why are plant operators generally Their actions (with the machine) could have
regarded as 'safety-critical' workers? significant health and safety consequences for
themselves and others.
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
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Terms in this set (87)
1. Why must the controls be isolated Unplanned movement can cause injury.
before each load can be attached or
disconnected by the slinger?
2. Describe a physical method of Rotate the bucket throughout the full working
checking that a bucket is fully range several times or place the bucket lightly on
secured to the quick-hitch coupler the ground and try to unhook the coupler from the
prior to work. bucket through machine movement. (Other
methods may exist, which can be accepted by the
tester.)
3. What THREE main duties of the In summary: a) Take reasonable care for
Health and Safety at Work Act must THEMSELVES and OTHERS who may be affected
employees follow? by their actions. b) CO-OPERATE with the
employer. c) Not intentionally or recklessly
INTERFERE with health and safety issues etc.
, 4. When working in a confined area a) The gap between the counterweight and a
or space: a) what danger can be structure being reduced or contacting the
present with regards to the object/structure when slewing. b) When the gap will
counterweight of the machine, b) be less than 600 mm. c) Ensure sufficient clearance
when should measures be taken and or block off access routes.
c) what measures should be
implemented?
5. What is the purpose of a risk To identify and place control measures on hazards.
assessment?
6. When must a banksman/signaller When the operator is unable to face the intended
be used before moving an direction of travel (such as when reversing).
excavator?
7. What are the possible outcomes of Case dismissal, fine, imprisonment.
prosecution for not complying with
legislation and regulations?
8. If both travel levers (or travel Rearwards.
pedal for wheeled machines) are
pushed forwards when the track
motors (or driving wheels) are in front
of the cab, in which direction would
the machine move?
9. Why are plant operators generally Their actions (with the machine) could have
regarded as 'safety-critical' workers? significant health and safety consequences for
themselves and others.
