A local builder's merchant operates a fleet of five 7.5 tonne drop-side trucks which are all fitted with a small lorry-mounted crane. They carry building materials from their yard to building sites within a 100 mile radius.
The drivers are responsible for loading and unloading their own vehicles and the vehicles are never double-manned.
The drivers are responsible for loading and unloading their own vehicles and the vehicles are never double-manned.
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Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • GB Domestic Drivers Hours: No, these operations would not be subject to GB domestic rules.
• GB Domestic Drivers Hours and the Working Time Directive: No, these operations would not be subject to GB domestic rules although the Working Time Directive would be appropriate.
• European Drivers Hours regulations: Although partially correct, these are not the only rules that will apply to these operations.
• European Drivers Hours regulations and the Working Time Directive: Yes, both sets of rules will apply to these operations.
Explanation: • GB Domestic Drivers Hours: No, these operations would not be subject to GB domestic rules.
• GB Domestic Drivers Hours and the Working Time Directive: No, these operations would not be subject to GB domestic rules although the Working Time Directive would be appropriate.
• European Drivers Hours regulations: Although partially correct, these are not the only rules that will apply to these operations.
• European Drivers Hours regulations and the Working Time Directive: Yes, both sets of rules will apply to these operations.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • However they want to if it feels comfortable for them: No, this is not the best answer as there is commonly accepted best practice for this activity.
• Facing outwards, so that they have a good view of any traffic or other hazard but always maintain a hand-hold on some part of the vehicle: No, It would be difficult to maintain an effective grip on the vehicle while trying to leave the cab in this manner.
• Facing backwards and making use of the steering wheel and any hand-grips: No, facing backwards is correct but using the steering wheel as grip hold is not safe as it is likely to move with the drivers weight and actions.
• Facing backwards and using "three points of contact": Yes, with the driver having at least one hand and two feet or one foot and two hands on an appropriate part of the vehicle designed as a hand or foot hold at all times.
Explanation: • However they want to if it feels comfortable for them: No, this is not the best answer as there is commonly accepted best practice for this activity.
• Facing outwards, so that they have a good view of any traffic or other hazard but always maintain a hand-hold on some part of the vehicle: No, It would be difficult to maintain an effective grip on the vehicle while trying to leave the cab in this manner.
• Facing backwards and making use of the steering wheel and any hand-grips: No, facing backwards is correct but using the steering wheel as grip hold is not safe as it is likely to move with the drivers weight and actions.
• Facing backwards and using "three points of contact": Yes, with the driver having at least one hand and two feet or one foot and two hands on an appropriate part of the vehicle designed as a hand or foot hold at all times.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • Any other moving traffic: No, not the best answer as it is only partial.
• Any railway lines: No, not the best answer as it is not comprehensive.
• No one is using a mobile telephone nearby: No, someone using a mobile telephone nearby does not necessarily provide a risk to this operation.
• Any other moving traffic or overhead cables or trees etc.: Yes.
Explanation: • Any other moving traffic: No, not the best answer as it is only partial.
• Any railway lines: No, not the best answer as it is not comprehensive.
• No one is using a mobile telephone nearby: No, someone using a mobile telephone nearby does not necessarily provide a risk to this operation.
• Any other moving traffic or overhead cables or trees etc.: Yes.
4. The lorry-mounted cranes fitted to these vehicles would be subject to regular testing under which regulations?
Mark one answer
B
C
D
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: • ADR: No, ADR is concerned with the carriage of dangerous goods.
• ATP: No, ATP is concerned with the carriage of temperature controlled goods.
• ATOL: No, ATOL is concerned with the protection of people taking package holidays.
• LOLER: Yes, the Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
Explanation: • ADR: No, ADR is concerned with the carriage of dangerous goods.
• ATP: No, ATP is concerned with the carriage of temperature controlled goods.
• ATOL: No, ATOL is concerned with the protection of people taking package holidays.
• LOLER: Yes, the Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
5. What is the HSE guidance regarding the maximum weight for lifting and lowering for a woman?
Mark one answer
B
C
D
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 30 kgs: No, it is less than this.
• 25 kgs: No, this is the recommended weight for a man.
• 13 kgs: No, this is the recommended weight for lowering or lifting to elbow or waist height for a woman.
• 16 kgs: Correct.
Explanation: • 30 kgs: No, it is less than this.
• 25 kgs: No, this is the recommended weight for a man.
• 13 kgs: No, this is the recommended weight for lowering or lifting to elbow or waist height for a woman.
• 16 kgs: Correct.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: • 7,500 kgs: No, 7,500 kgs is the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle, its load, the driver and any equipment carried on it.
• 2,800 kgs: No, unladen weight of the vehicle, plus fuel and driver = 4,700 kgs plus the lorry mounted crane weight of 160 kgs = 4,860 kgs total. Maximum permitted weight of the vehicle is 7,500 kgs minus 4,860 kgs = 2,640 kgs load capacity.
• 1,570 kgs: No. unladen weight of the vehicle, plus fuel and driver = 4,700 kgs plus the lorry mounted crane weight of 160 kgs = 4,860 kgs total. Maximum permitted weight of the vehicle is 7,500 kgs minus 4,860 kgs = 2,640 kgs load capacity.
• 2,640 kgs: Correct.
Explanation: • 7,500 kgs: No, 7,500 kgs is the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle, its load, the driver and any equipment carried on it.
• 2,800 kgs: No, unladen weight of the vehicle, plus fuel and driver = 4,700 kgs plus the lorry mounted crane weight of 160 kgs = 4,860 kgs total. Maximum permitted weight of the vehicle is 7,500 kgs minus 4,860 kgs = 2,640 kgs load capacity.
• 1,570 kgs: No. unladen weight of the vehicle, plus fuel and driver = 4,700 kgs plus the lorry mounted crane weight of 160 kgs = 4,860 kgs total. Maximum permitted weight of the vehicle is 7,500 kgs minus 4,860 kgs = 2,640 kgs load capacity.
• 2,640 kgs: Correct.
7. What is the HSE guidance regarding the maximum weight for lifting and lowering for a man?
Mark one answer
B
C
D
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: • 50 kgs: No, it is less than this.
• 20 kgs: No, this is the recommended weight for lifting and lowering to elbow or waist height.
• 16 kgs: No, this is the recommended weight for a woman.
• 25 kgs: Correct.
Explanation: • 50 kgs: No, it is less than this.
• 20 kgs: No, this is the recommended weight for lifting and lowering to elbow or waist height.
• 16 kgs: No, this is the recommended weight for a woman.
• 25 kgs: Correct.