NEBOSH CC Lifting Operations and Equipment

Question 1

What does LOLER stand for in UK health and safety legislation?

Accepted Answer

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

Answer

Load Operations and Lifting Equipment Requirements

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Lifting Obligations and Lifting Equipment Rules

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Load Obligations for Lifting Equipment Regulations

Question 2

Under LOLER 1998, how frequently must lifting equipment used for lifting persons be thoroughly examined?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months

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Every 12 months

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Every 3 months

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Every 2 years

Question 3

Who is authorised to carry out a thorough examination of lifting equipment under LOLER 1998?

Accepted Answer

A competent person with sufficient practical and theoretical knowledge

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Any trained site operative

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The equipment manufacturer's representative only

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A qualified electrical engineer

Question 4

What key information must be clearly marked on all lifting equipment under LOLER 1998?

Accepted Answer

The safe working load (SWL)

Answer

The date of manufacture

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The name of the manufacturer

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The serial number

Question 5

Under the European colour coding standard EN 1492-1 for synthetic web slings, which colour denotes a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 1 tonne?

Accepted Answer

Violet

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Green

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Red

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Yellow

Question 6

Which UK legislation requires employers to ensure that work equipment provided is suitable for its intended use?

Accepted Answer

PUWER 1998

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LOLER 1998

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COSHH 2002

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CDM 2015

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a lifting plan on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To ensure lifting operations are properly planned, supervised and carried out safely

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To record the cost and scheduling of lifting operations

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To specify maintenance intervals for cranes and hoists

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To assign responsibility for equipment hire procurement