Safe Lifting Operations & LOLER Flashcards
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What is a 'headroom' check in the context of a lifting operation?
Answer: Verifying there is sufficient vertical clearance along the entire lift path for the load and lifting accessories
A headroom check verifies there is adequate vertical clearance along the entire travel path of the load — including for the lifting accessories above the load — to prevent collision with structures, cables, or other obstructions.
Why is it dangerous to leave a suspended load unattended?
Answer: The load could fall if equipment fails, creating risk to anyone in the area without warning
A suspended load must never be left unattended. Equipment can fail suddenly, and without an operator present there is no one to respond. The load can fall without warning, striking anyone in the area.
Under LOLER, what is required after a crane has been involved in a significant incident or accident?
Answer: A thorough examination by a competent person before it is returned to service
After a significant incident such as a collision, overturning, or load drop, the crane must undergo a thorough examination by a competent person before it is returned to service, to confirm its structural integrity.
What is the purpose of a 'slinging certificate' or 'rigger qualification'?
Answer: It demonstrates the holder's competence in selecting and attaching lifting accessories correctly
A slinging certificate or rigger qualification demonstrates that the holder is competent to select appropriate lifting accessories and attach loads correctly, reducing the risk of load detachment or accessory failure.
When selecting a shackle for a lifting operation, what must be confirmed?
Answer: The shackle's SWL is equal to or exceeds the load to be applied, and it is in good condition
The shackle's SWL must meet or exceed the load to be applied. It must also be in good condition — pin correctly secured, no significant wear, cracks, or deformation — before use.
What does LOLER require regarding records of thorough examinations?
Answer: Records must be kept and made available for inspection — typically for at least 2 years for accessories and until the next examination for other equipment
LOLER requires examination records to be kept and made available for inspection. Lifting accessories records must be kept for at least two years; other lifting equipment records until the next examination.