NEBOSH CC Lifting Operations and Equipment 2

Question 1

Under LOLER 1998, how often must lifting equipment NOT used for lifting persons be thoroughly examined where it is exposed to conditions likely to cause deterioration?

Accepted Answer

Every 12 months

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Every 3 months

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Every 6 months

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Every 2 years

Question 2

If a competent person discovers a defect in lifting equipment that poses an immediate risk to people during a thorough examination, what action must they take under LOLER?

Accepted Answer

Notify both the employer and the relevant enforcing authority (HSE)

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Tag the equipment and include it in the next scheduled report

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Make a note in the site maintenance log only

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Continue using the equipment until a replacement is sourced

Question 3

What does a crane's radius/load chart indicate to the operator?

Accepted Answer

The maximum safe load that can be lifted at various radii from the crane centre

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The maximum height the crane can lift to at full extension

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The speed at which the crane jib can rotate safely

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The minimum load required for stable crane operation

Question 4

Under LOLER 1998, in which situation must a thorough examination be carried out before lifting equipment is first put into use?

Accepted Answer

When its safety depends on the installation conditions in a new location

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Only if it has not been examined in the previous 12 months

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Only when the manufacturer specifically recommends it

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When the equipment has accumulated more than 1,000 operating hours

Question 5

Which of the following items is classified as a lifting accessory under LOLER 1998?

Accepted Answer

A wire rope sling

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A tower crane

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A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)

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A chain block hoist

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a pre-use check of lifting equipment carried out before each working shift?

Accepted Answer

To identify visible defects or damage before the equipment is used

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To record operating hours for scheduled maintenance

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To fulfil the thorough examination requirement under LOLER

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To determine the correct safe working load for planned lifts that day

Question 7

Following a thorough examination of lifting equipment under LOLER 1998, what document must the competent person provide to the employer?

Accepted Answer

A written report

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A maintenance schedule for upcoming service intervals

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A verbal briefing confirmed by the operator

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An insurance validity certificate