CPCS Safe Lifting Operations & LOLER

Question 1

What does LOLER stand for?

Accepted Answer

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

Answer

Load Operating Limit and Equipment Rules

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Lifting Objects and Load Equipment Regulations

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Load On Lifting Equipment Rules 1998

Question 2

Under LOLER, who must plan a lifting operation?

Accepted Answer

A competent person must plan every lifting operation

Answer

The plant operator alone

Answer

Any trained banksman

Answer

The site manager without specialist input

Question 3

What is the Safe Working Load (SWL) of lifting equipment?

Accepted Answer

The maximum load the equipment is rated to lift safely under specified conditions

Answer

The weight of the equipment itself

Answer

The maximum load ever lifted by that piece of equipment

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The theoretical maximum load ignoring safety factors

Question 4

Under LOLER, how often must a thorough examination of a crane or lifting accessory be carried out?

Accepted Answer

At least every 12 months for most lifting equipment, or every 6 months if used to lift persons

Answer

Every 5 years

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Only when a defect is suspected

Answer

Once at installation and then only after major repair

Question 5

What is the role of a banksman during a crane lifting operation?

Accepted Answer

To guide the crane operator using agreed signals when visibility is limited

Answer

To operate the crane from the ground level

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To attach and inspect the lifting accessories

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To maintain the exclusion zone only

Question 6

What must be considered when calculating whether a load is within the safe working load of a crane?

Accepted Answer

The weight of the load plus all lifting accessories such as slings and shackles

Answer

The weight of the load only

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The weight of the lifting accessories only

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The weight of the operator and load combined