If setting up to lift in a pedestrianised area, state TWO factors that need to be taken into 21 account. a) What is meant by the working height of the MEWP and b) who determines it? 22 When raising the platform or travelling with a raised platform, what ongoing checks need to 23 be made? The operator has been asked to drive a self-propelled MEWP onto a transporter/ trailer. a) Who is responsible for the loading operations and b) state FOUR actions to be considered by the operator before loading commences. 24 How can a qualification or card benefit a plant operator? 25 If a self-propelled scissor is being travelled or working on the public highway, including adjacent pavement and verges, the Road Traffic Act applies. a) What type of licence and which classes should the operator hold and b) what is the minimum age allowed? 26 What is the purpose of a risk assessment? 27 Give TWO reasons why it is important that a MEWP is not leaning sideways before attempting to raise the platform. 28 What would happen if the steering axle is to the rear of the direction for travel? 29 Why should a diesel MEWP be re-fuelled at the end of the day? 30 What are the possible outcomes of facing prosecution for not complying with legislation and 31 regulations? If the wearing of a safety harness or belt is required: a) where must it be attached to and b) where should the harness not be attached to? 32 What is the difference between: a) a work-restraint system and 33 b) a fall arrest system? List SIX typical subject areas that should be covered in a site induction. 34 Name TWO factors that determine the weight of a load. 35 When setting up for work, what should be in place should machine failure happen? 36 What is the purpose any of counterweights of the machine? 37 The operator has to use a new type of MEWP that they are unfamiliar with. What do Regulations (i.e. PUWER 98) and other guidance require the operator to have? 38 Give FOUR reasons that may cause the MEWP to tip over. 39 What is meant by a bi-fuel MEWP? 40
21 If setting up to lift in a pedestrianised area, state TWO factors that need to be taken into account. 22 a) What is meant by the working height of the MEWP and b) who determines it? 23 When raising the platform or travelling with a raised platform, what ongoing checks need to be made? 24 The operator has been asked to drive a self-propelled MEWP onto a transporter/ trailer. a) Who is responsible for the loading operations and b) state FOUR actions to be considered by the operator before loading commences. 25 How can a qualification or card benefit a plant operator? 26 If a self-propelled scissor is being travelled or working on the public highway, including adjacent pavement and verges, the Road Traffic Act applies. a) What type of licence and which classes should the operator hold and b) what is the minimum age allowed? 27 What is the purpose of a risk assessment? 28 Give TWO reasons why it is important that a MEWP is not leaning sideways before attempting to raise the platform. 29 What would happen if the steering axle is to the rear of the direction for travel? 30 Why should a diesel MEWP be re-fuelled at the end of the day? 31 What are the possible outcomes of facing prosecution for not complying with legislation and regulations? 32 If the wearing of a safety harness or belt is required: a) where must it be attached to and b) where should the harness not be attached to? 33 What is the difference between: a) a work-restraint system and b) a fall arrest system? 34 List SIX typical subject areas that should be covered in a site induction. 35 Name TWO factors that determine the weight of a load. 36 When setting up for work, what should be in place should machine failure happen? 37 What is the purpose any of counterweights of the machine? 38 The operator has to use a new type of MEWP that they are unfamiliar with. What do Regulations (i.e. PUWER 98) and other guidance require the operator to have? 39 Give FOUR reasons that may cause the MEWP to tip over. 40 What is meant by a bi-fuel MEWP?
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