NEBOSH CC Lifting Operations and Equipment 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations

Answer

LOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, which set out requirements for lifting equipment used at work.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

LOLER requires lifting equipment used for lifting persons (e.g. MEWPs, passenger hoists) to be thoroughly examined at least every 6 months due to the higher risk involved.

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

Answer

LOLER requires thorough examinations to be conducted by a competent person who has sufficient practical and theoretical knowledge of the lifting equipment being examined.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The safe working load (SWL)

Answer

LOLER requires all lifting equipment to be clearly marked with its safe working load (SWL) so operators know the maximum load it can safely handle.

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

Answer

Under EN 1492-1, violet (purple) coloured synthetic web slings have a Working Load Limit of 1 tonne; the colour scale increases in WLL with other colours.

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NEBOSH CC Lifting Operations and Equipment 1