CPCS Forward Tipping Dumper 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the dumper's skip retention device (skip prop or stay)?

Accepted Answer

To hold the skip safely in the raised position during maintenance underneath

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To keep the skip in the raised position during tipping

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To improve the dumper's appearance

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To increase the loading capacity

Question 2

When loading a forward tipping dumper, where should the load be positioned in the skip?

Accepted Answer

Evenly distributed and not exceeding the skip's rated capacity or the top of the sides

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Piled as high as possible to maximise each trip

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All to one side for easier tipping

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Overhanging the back of the skip for visibility

Question 3

What should a dumper operator do when visibility is restricted while travelling on site?

Accepted Answer

Stop, get a banksman to guide movements, or find an alternative route with better visibility

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Sound the horn continuously and keep driving

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Turn off the headlights to avoid dazzling others

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Increase speed to clear the area quickly

Question 4

What does the CPCS category A09 cover?

Accepted Answer

Forward tipping dumper

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Ride-on roller

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360-degree excavator

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Tower crane

Question 5

What is the risk of driving a forward tipping dumper with the skip in the raised position?

Accepted Answer

A dangerously high centre of gravity increasing the risk of overturning

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Improved visibility ahead

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Better fuel economy

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The machine will travel faster

Question 6

In what situation should a forward tipping dumper never be used?

Accepted Answer

To transport persons in the skip or anywhere other than the operator's seat

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On dry, level ground

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To carry loose aggregates

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To transport soil across a site