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WorksheetsSA9 Mechanical Lifting Operations
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the definition of mechanical lifting?
The process of lifting and lowering a load using lifting equipment
The process of securing a load using lifting equipment
The process of lowering a load using lifting equipment
The process of moving a load horizontally using lifting equipment
What is the national legal requirement for mechanical lifting?
Brunei Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations 2014
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Crane Industry Council of Australia regulations
What should be considered prior to conducting lifting activities?
Number of personnel
Availability of equipment
Type of load
Time of day
Which of the following is a type of mechanical lift?
Bulldozer
Forklift truck
Excavator
Dump truck
What are some causes of mechanical lifting accidents?
All of the above
Availability of correct plant and equipment
Poor planning
Lack of training
What is a hazard associated with mechanical lifting operations?
All of the above
Encroaching personnel
Conflicting activities
Obstructions
What is the maximum wind speed for safe mechanical lifting operations?
10 knots steady wind measured at 10 metres above the sea
15 knots steady wind measured at 10 metres above the sea
20 knots steady wind measured at 10 metres above the sea
5 knots steady wind measured at 10 metres above the sea
What is the role of a banksman in lifting operations?
Giving signals to the crane operator
Inspecting the lifting equipment
Setting up the lifting equipment
Operating the crane
What is the role of a competent lifting person in lifting operations?
Giving signals to the crane operator
Inspecting the lifting equipment
Setting up the lifting equipment
Operating the crane
What is the role of a rigger/slinger in lifting operations?
Giving signals to the crane operator
Inspecting the lifting equipment
Setting up the lifting equipment
Operating the crane
What is the definition of Safe Working Load (SWL)?
The minimum load that the equipment can lift
The maximum load that the equipment may safely lift
The maximum load that the equipment is designed to lift
The average load that the equipment can lift
Which of the following people are involved in lifting activities?
You may choose more than 1 answer!
Competent lifting person
Hoist operator
Banksman
Rigger / Slinger
Authorized personnel
What are the hazards of load during lifting operations?
You may choose more than 1 answer!
Load stability
Load security
Load handling
Load weight
Load shape
What is the definition for man riding on lifting operations?
Lifting an animal with appropriate specially designed winch or lifting equipment.
Lifting goods with appropriate specially designed winch or lifting equipment.
Lifting vehicles with appropriate specially designed winch or lifting equipment.
Lifting a person or a group with appropriate specially designed winch or lifting equipment.
What is personnel responsibilities during lifting operations?
Obeying barriers
Being aware of crane operations which are in progress
Not moving near lifting operations
Not moving under lifting operations
All of the above
