Quiz 4

1. With reference to crane driver hand signals. Banksman stands facing the driver, right arm pointing upwards with the palm facing forwards.  This is instructing the driver to

• start raising the load slowly

• stop and hold the load at that point

• move a little to the right and upwards

• decrease the speed of the lift

2. The first stage in planning a lift by overhead crane is to  

• check the path of travel

• assess the load

• inform other workers of the lift

• check the lifting slings

3. Equipment used for lifting people must be thoroughly examined by a competent person at least every

• 3 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 12 months

4. Which of these items of equipment is most suitable to work from when assembling fabricated structures at height?

• fork lift truck

• block and tackle

• ladders

• scissor lift

6. Workplace noise level monitoring must be assessed

• only on the most noise machines

• by a competent person

• when noise is greater than 100dB (A)

• without background noise

7. What procedure must an employer undertake when an employee is working in dangerous circumstances?

• A works order

• A permit to work

• A risk assessment

• A quality plan

8. When an employee is required to perform manual lifting tasks as part of the job

• the employer must attend training and obtain a certificate of competence in manual lifting

• the employer must provide adequate training in safe manual lifting techniques

• the employee should provide any relevant protective equipment

• the employer should ensure the employee already has relevant lifting experience

9. When must risk assessments be reviewed?

• If a new health and safety officer is appointed

• When there have been changes in work practices

• At the end of the financial year

• Every two years

10. The colours of the colour-coded band on a foam fire extinguisher are

• red/orange

• blue/green

• black/beige

• cream/beige

11. Correct lifting and handling techniques can help avoid WRULDs. What does WRULD stand for?

• Work related ulcer laceration disorders

• Work related upper level diseases

• Work related ulcerated leg diseases

• Work related upper limb disorders