FORWARD TIPPING DUMPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What are the possible outcomes facing prosecution for not complying with legislation and regulations -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A fine, imprisonment, no further action case dismissed
What allows the wheels to follow the contours of the ground when travelling on uneven ground? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The pivoting or oscillating of the chassis
Why must the seatbelt be worn at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅To minimise injuries in case
of the machine tripping over.
Name three purposes of a raised lugs on tyres and what could happen to the dumper if the logs are
severely worn? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The lugs give traction, steering and braking grip for all. if
the walls are worn you get a loss of traction. You could possible tip over with poor grip, steering and
breaking.
If the machine has been travelled or working on the public highway including adjacent pavements and
verges the road traffic act applies? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅You must have a UK driving license
bearing class B,17 years of age for vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 ton and 21 years of age for vehicles
exceeding 7.5 ton maximum axle weight.
What is meant by this hand signal? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅emergency stop.
Larger dumpers use a turbocharged engine what is the normal procedure before switching off the
engine after working and what happens if the procedure is not followed - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Lower the revs you want that the engine and the turbo to cool down this prevents
damage to the turbo and shortens its life
What may happen if the load is tipped onto a downward slope? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The
material may roll down the slope.
, When would the skip safety strut or support be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅When maintenance
work or other working under the skip.
Whenever loading who should decide the position of the dumper will be loaded? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅The excavator operator.
Discharging load whilst moving is not considered best practice why would this be? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Instability even on even ground
What problems and hazards can soft ground cause to a load of dumper? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅You could sink or get the machine stuck and tip over sidewards
What does the health and safety at work act require employers to do with regards specifically to plant? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅They must provide a maintain plant that is safe and no risk to health and
safety.
If the operator has to top up the hydraulic oil state to precautions to ensure cleanliness of the system? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅He was clean around the opening rib before removing the cap and use
clean utensils.
Where should the dumper operators manual be kept on why? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅At a easy
accessible location preferably on the vehicle.
During work the engine starts to overheat explain the dangers if someone tries to remove the radiator
or expansion tank cap? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The system is normally pressurised when hot
which could cause scalding or burns, from hot coolant.
Apart from the operator who else may need to use the machines operating manual? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅The site supervisor ,the planner ,the maintenance man, and the low loader operator
State the requirement of using a stop block or earth bank (berm) at a trench discharging point -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Provides a stopping point to prevent the machine over turning into the
trench.
ANSWERS
What are the possible outcomes facing prosecution for not complying with legislation and regulations -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A fine, imprisonment, no further action case dismissed
What allows the wheels to follow the contours of the ground when travelling on uneven ground? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The pivoting or oscillating of the chassis
Why must the seatbelt be worn at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅To minimise injuries in case
of the machine tripping over.
Name three purposes of a raised lugs on tyres and what could happen to the dumper if the logs are
severely worn? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The lugs give traction, steering and braking grip for all. if
the walls are worn you get a loss of traction. You could possible tip over with poor grip, steering and
breaking.
If the machine has been travelled or working on the public highway including adjacent pavements and
verges the road traffic act applies? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅You must have a UK driving license
bearing class B,17 years of age for vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 ton and 21 years of age for vehicles
exceeding 7.5 ton maximum axle weight.
What is meant by this hand signal? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅emergency stop.
Larger dumpers use a turbocharged engine what is the normal procedure before switching off the
engine after working and what happens if the procedure is not followed - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Lower the revs you want that the engine and the turbo to cool down this prevents
damage to the turbo and shortens its life
What may happen if the load is tipped onto a downward slope? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The
material may roll down the slope.
, When would the skip safety strut or support be used? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅When maintenance
work or other working under the skip.
Whenever loading who should decide the position of the dumper will be loaded? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅The excavator operator.
Discharging load whilst moving is not considered best practice why would this be? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Instability even on even ground
What problems and hazards can soft ground cause to a load of dumper? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅You could sink or get the machine stuck and tip over sidewards
What does the health and safety at work act require employers to do with regards specifically to plant? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅They must provide a maintain plant that is safe and no risk to health and
safety.
If the operator has to top up the hydraulic oil state to precautions to ensure cleanliness of the system? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅He was clean around the opening rib before removing the cap and use
clean utensils.
Where should the dumper operators manual be kept on why? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅At a easy
accessible location preferably on the vehicle.
During work the engine starts to overheat explain the dangers if someone tries to remove the radiator
or expansion tank cap? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The system is normally pressurised when hot
which could cause scalding or burns, from hot coolant.
Apart from the operator who else may need to use the machines operating manual? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅The site supervisor ,the planner ,the maintenance man, and the low loader operator
State the requirement of using a stop block or earth bank (berm) at a trench discharging point -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Provides a stopping point to prevent the machine over turning into the
trench.
