Set up Hoist Y N NA How would you test the operation of the safety cam on a platform? ? Suggested answer/s: Release the weight from the hoist wire and the cam should drop onto the guide rail Why is it essential that manual lowering is carried out maintaining slower speeds during descent? ? Suggested answer/s: Because the decent is being controlled by one brake only, instead of the usual two or three brakes. What must be done if the hoist passes a window or an opening in a structure? ? Suggested answer/”: The windows or openings must be blocked off to prevent people leaning out and being struck by the platform/load Operate Hoist Y N NA What checks should be made with the light bell signalling systems (floor speaker ? systems if provided)? Suggested answer/s: Ensure that signals are received at the driving station clearly You notice that one of the tower frame connection bolts is loose, what action should you take? ? Suggested answer/s: Cease operation. If unable to rectify immediately, contact authorised personnel and inspect the remainder of the tower bolts for correct tightness. What is the purpose of the travel limit device? ? Suggested answer/s: To prevent the hoist from hitting the top head sheave or head section of the tower and also from crashing into the base on ground level Are you permitted to repair the limit switches on a cantilevered platform materials ? hoist if they were malfunctioning? Suggested answer/s: No, only authorised persons can carry out the repairs What would you do if you heard any sudden loud noise from the tower area? ? Suggested answer/s: Cease operations and notify authorised persons If you observed a defect in one of the main controls, who would you report this to? ? Suggested answer/s: To an authorised person who would then arrange for corrective action; identify the actual authorised person at the workplace that this should be reported to Could the Operator demonstrate the loading, lifting, raising and lowering of hoist?
Set up Hoist Y N NA ? How would you test the operation of the safety cam on a platform? Suggested answer/s: Release the weight from the hoist wire and the cam should drop onto the guide rail ? Why is it essential that manual lowering is carried out maintaining slower speeds during descent? Suggested answer/s: Because the decent is being controlled by one brake only, instead of the usual two or three brakes. ? What must be done if the hoist passes a window or an opening in a structure? Suggested answer/”: The windows or openings must be blocked off to prevent people leaning out and being struck by the platform/load Operate Hoist Y N NA ? What checks should be made with the light bell signalling systems (floor speaker systems if provided)? Suggested answer/s: Ensure that signals are received at the driving station clearly ? You notice that one of the tower frame connection bolts is loose, what action should you take? Suggested answer/s: Cease operation. If unable to rectify immediately, contact authorised personnel and inspect the remainder of the tower bolts for correct tightness. ? What is the purpose of the travel limit device? Suggested answer/s: To prevent the hoist from hitting the top head sheave or head section of the tower and also from crashing into the base on ground level ? Are you permitted to repair the limit switches on a cantilevered platform materials hoist if they were malfunctioning? Suggested answer/s: No, only authorised persons can carry out the repairs ? What would you do if you heard any sudden loud noise from the tower area? Suggested answer/s: Cease operations and notify authorised persons ? If you observed a defect in one of the main controls, who would you report this to? Suggested answer/s: To an authorised person who would then arrange for corrective action; identify the actual authorised person at the workplace that this should be reported to Could the Operator demonstrate the loading, lifting, raising and lowering of hoist?
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